Since USB is bidirectional what's a "USB input connection"? And why
does it need to be on the back when there are two USB connectors on the
front?
Chuck Norcutt
On 6/1/2013 12:28 PM, Jez Cunningham wrote:
> There should be a power connection, the eSATA connection, and also the USB
> 'input' connection on the back.
> With baited breath,
> jez
>
>
> On 1 June 2013 13:43, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Neither of the 3 photos shows the back of the device. In a later post I
>> realized that the power connection must be on the back and it's possible
>> there is an eSATA connection on the back as well. However, since there
>> is no eSATA cable in the list of included parts I rather doubt the
>> existence of an eSATA connector.
>>
>> eSATA connectors are pictured here
>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Connector_esata_IMGP6050_wp_.jpg>
>> and USB connectors are pictured here
>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USB_Front_Port.jpg>
>> Both are about the same width but the SATA and eSATA connectors are
>> thinner and have 7 pins vs. USB's 4 pins.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 6/1/2013 7:50 AM, Brian Swale wrote:
>>> Chuck wrote:
>>>
>>>> The link you sent below
>>>> <http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/external-storage/other/auction-
>>>> 596232884.htm> is now working for me which it did not do before. I
>> can
>>>> now see exactly what you ordered and can verify that it does *not have
>> an
>>>> eSATA connection*. The only usable interface for you on this device is
>>>> USB 2.0. This will be *very slow* for backing up a large hard drive. I
>>>> strongly suggest you cancel the order or return it if you can and
>> replace
>>>> it with one having an eSATA connection.
>>>
>>> Oh bother. I have paid for it - but the seller has a good record and it
>> is most
>>> likely he will not want it tarnished. I think that if it is wrong I will
>> be able to
>>> negotiate return.
>>> I'll check the details and closely examine the terminals when I get it
>> here in a
>>> few days' time.
>>>
>>> Brian Swale
>>>
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