Product images show esata connections, is this true? (review below suggested that there are no esata connections...)
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Mine has 2x eSATA on the back (below the USB connectors).The QNAP information page states this as well (http://www.qnap.com/useng/index.php?lang=en-us&sn;=862&c;=355&sc;=526&t;=690&n;=9906&g;=1).Hope this helps :-)
643564
Are you considering buying this product? If so I can answer a lot of your question. I've had mine for about 2 years
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Just checked my QNAP TS869-PRO 8-bay NAS and sure enough, there are two eSata connectors at the bottom right in the back of the unit. Above that are 4 USB 2.0 connectors and the two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet connectors. Above those are two USB 3.0 connectors, a vga port and I think, an HDMI port. This thing is a monster for performance, and if you have an extra $1000 the 879-PRO has an I3 processor and the ability for 10-Gb Ethernet.
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With the USB connection it will see both drives. If you use eSATA, you can see only one.
1097372
Actually, it did not work for my purpose. My PC fried and I tried to restore files to a new box (USB 3.0 interfaces) from an eSATA external drive. Did not even register. FYI: I then tried a "Newertech" eSATA to USB 3 connector pod (pn NWTADESATA6USB3 -- Barcode: 1309000527) from "Otherworld computing". It worked. I wish you luck
801574
We've connected this cable with an USB 3.0 to eSATA adapter and it works great. Of course you need to have the HD powered.
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Yes. The SATA ports are hot pluggable. The eSATA should be too but I haven't tested it.
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No, the drive is not shipped with an eSATA cable. The cable needs to be purchased separetly and is available from Amazon.com. However, the drive does work extremely well using the eSATA interface and is MUCH faster than the USB 2.0 interface.
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The cable has a standard USB connector on one end and eSata on the other. It is a 2-way path and I am using it for an external hard drive backup. It should work in your configuration.
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I'm not sure why your edges are so sharp, mine aren't. As for the eSATA cable, neither the listing on Amazon or the package contents on the box say than an eSATA cable is included. While it would be nice if one was included, I'm sure it was cut to keep costs down as Larry said.
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It's right in the item's description, but somewhat disguised. Assuming your computer is newer and equipped for eSata, its a great item - and fast. Although it's less flexible than my USB 3.0, it runs faster on my PC. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IT6PH2
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I didn't notice the claim in the specs before purchasing but it absolutely does not have eSATA on my two that I just received in the last month. I don't need it so not a concern for me and the quality of the case is phenomenal so if you need eSATA, unfortunately you are out of luck but if not, this case is great.
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The eSATA port and the internal SATA port next to it share the same port -- you have to change the jumpers to connect the eSATA port.
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sata to esata connection wire. if you don't have esata you'll need an adapter unit. such as sata to usb or sata to firewire. the unit is sealed so you'll have no worries externally. just don't dunk it in coffee
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Nope this is for smaller 1.8inch drives and you can tell that the eSATA connections won't line up. Try looking for a USB to 2.5 inch mSATA cable.
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It does support enclosures with port multipliers. However, it only supports 1 port multiplier. I have a http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YFHEAC/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 connected to it and it works fine. However, if I connect a second one, it doesn't see the second one. You can connect a single eSATA drive to the second port as long as it doesn't have a port multiplier. So, the short answer is that you can only connect one device with a port multiplier.
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I was wondering the same question, and did think about your answer too, and I realised this has to be the case, even though I haven't received the enclosure yet, it doesn't look like it has a power input. So I take it that I can safely buy any eSata cable...
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It is probable that the eSata must use the onboard SATA port only. Meaning, it is only a through port for the SATA on your motherboard. Try connecting a SATA cable from the motherboard to the SATA connector on the top of the card.
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The SATA port is only an extension of your motherboard ports. You must connect a SATA data cable from the motherboard to the card. I connected the power cable also, but I don't think this is require for the cards external eSATA to function. I have been unsuccessful in install the drivers for the USB 3.0 ports, so mine don't work. I am also using Windows 7 64-bit. Jeff