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    Question about eSATA port on T420 and best cable for it

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by yrc, Jul 3, 2012.

  1. yrc

    yrc Notebook Consultant

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    What type of cable do I need to buy in order to connect a drive that is in an external enclosure equipped with a mini USB type B + eSATA connector? I know that eSATA generally does not provide power (unlike USB). I did notice that the eSATA connector the T420 does not look like the eSATA connector on the external enclosure and am wondering if the one on the T420 is a powered eSATA port?

    If that is the case, then can I use a cable like this one: Amazon.com: eSATA USB combined cable to an eSATA Male and USB Mini type Male Cable.: Electronics ?
     
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    Thors.Hammer Notebook Enthusiast

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    See SATA Cables External and eSATA cables External. eSATA cables are generally type I connectors on both ends.

    The eSATA port on the T420 is actually a combo eSATAp port. It allows you to use eSATA, USB, or eSATAp.
     
    Thors.Hammer, Jul 3, 2012
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    yrc Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you. That is very helpful. Will try a eSATAp to eSATA+USB power cable and see if that works with my enclosure.
     
    yrc, Jul 4, 2012
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