USB-SATA/IDE adapter on linux/Fedora?

Wayne Feick waf at brunz.org
Sun Mar 8 22:39:01 UTC 2009


I'll second that. I have a couple Vantec NexStar 3 enclosures (2.5",
eSATA/USB) that I've been happy with. They were just shy of $30 each.

I've tried other brands in the past as well, and never had a problem
with Linux.

Wayne.


On Sun, 2009-03-08 at 14:12 -0700, Linux Media wrote:

> L wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Has any one had good experience with USB-SATA/IDE adapter on
> > linux/Fedora? if so, what is the brand? Most of these devises on
> > markets is marked as workable on win or MAC. non mention of linux
> > 
> > thanks
> > 
> > Y
> 
> I have a friend that has been happy with his, so I emailed him to get 
> info on it. This is his reply:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Yeah, mine has been absolutely reliable.  I happen to have it with
> me...
> [CUT]
> The brick goes in the main pocket, the
> actual USB-to-SATA/IDE part (with SATA cable) into the side
> compartment.  There's also an adapter came with it that turns the
> standard "old school" drive power plug into the newer SATA type power
> plug, and a detachable SATA cable.
> 
> Lesse...well it says "Vantec" on it, has two green lights and a red
> light.  Red says "USB", green on that side says "IDE/Busy", other
> green light says "SATA" located near the end where the SATA port is.
> 
> Key thing here: the power brick is totally separate from the adapter
> portion.  In some cases you don't need the brick, esp. with laptop IDE
> drives.  I tried a setup where the cables to data and power merge, and
> with a switch operating the power.  That was a complete and utter
> turd.  Avoid.
> 
> What else...OH yeah: I also carry around a cable that lets me plug one
> USB device (such as this thing) into a pair of PC/laptop/etc. USB
> ports, wired to draw data and power from one, power from the other.
> In a few cases this makes the setup more reliable.  It's quite rare
> but it does happen where a drive needs more power than a computer is
> providing on one USB port.  Laptop IDE drives are the most common
> scenario.  This dual-port adapter cable was NOT part of the original
> kit.
> 
> With that thing along, I'm pretty confident every drive I encounter
> can be made to work if it's working at all.
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> Jim
> 
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