Can you hotplug esata

Originally posted by droidhacker View Post. Originally posted by An noymous droid View Post. What then do you do on the software side before unplugging? How the chipset and driver handles this is another question. All rights reserved. Yes No. OK Cancel. Are there really benefits to eSata over USB 2. As far as I can see, the e-sata cable is the same as a normal sata cable, just more robust? Is that correct, or are there differences in the cable?

Also, would there be a problem using an e-sata cable to connect to a sata port on your motherboard? Do you specifically need an e-sata to sata cable?

Your Comment required. Originally posted by: Einz I recently purchased an external hard drive with an eSATA plug, and after reading up on it, I'm a bit confused. The chipset itselfs supports it.

A device can be powered down by software and the port can then be disabled, allowing removal and insertion of a new device. May 1, 4 What would cause my esata hd case Thermaltake Max4 not work on 2 of my cases front esata ports they are known to be working but will work when plugged into the motherboards esata ports on the back on one case and works with the other using one of those pci esata brackets.

Its driving me crazy. I would post in a new post but since this topic is titled dumb esata hot swapping figured it would fit in You must log in or register to reply here. Post thread. CPUs and Overclocking. Graphics Cards. AnandTech is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.

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