How to add more SATA slots (power and data) to i5-4590 ?

[mulambo]

I have a i5-4590 HP computer but it has only a second slot for only one additional hard disk (the other two ports are for DVD drive and main HDD), I need to plug at least 2 additional HDD's, what device/cables should I buy (and which ones should I avoid) ?

 

[SIW2]

Power splitter
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Multibao-F...1719258105-B08ZSN5CGF-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

Cant split sata data.

What is the make and exact model of the machine ?

you should be able to use usb connection
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Multibao-E...5023449131-B092ZMC4WR-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

 

[flavallee]

What is the exact serial number(S/N) and model number(M/N) and product number(P/N) on your HP computer?

 

[MisterEd]

Does the computer have an empty PCIe slot? If so you could add a PCIe SATA Expansion Card to add either 2 or 4 SATA ports.

Here is an example of such a card: PCIe SATA Expansion Card, 4-Ports 6.0 Gb/s SATA Expansion Card, Supports PCI Express X1 X4 X8 X16 Slot for Windows10/7/8/XP/Vista/Linux with 4 Data Cables and Power Splitter

That card adds both data and power connections for up to 4 SATA HDDs or SSDs.

 

[mulambo]

Power splitter
Multibao 15 Pin Sata Male to 2 Sata Female Power Splitter Y Cable 20cm : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Cant split sata data.

What is the make and exact model of the machine ?

you should be able to use usb connection
Multibao USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Hard Disk Drive Cable SATA III 22pin External Converter Connector Support 2.5” HDD/SSC and 3.5” HDD Compatible with Windows Mac Linux : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

I heard those power splitters burn easily, I even tried them but they didn't work (but possibly because the data cable was plugged to non-HDD specific slot... but I only tried it on another computer so I can't tell. The HDD was "spinning" back then, though, it's just I don't know if they're safe). I'd like to avoid USB plugging or external tweaks (as I could use them for other devices like joypads, mouse, keyboard, pen tablet, etc.).

Anyway the PC is a https://www.datalink.me/HP-ProDesk-400-G2-K8K67EA

I don't know if it has PCI-E, I can't recognize those ports

 

[SIW2]

HP ProDesk 400 G2 Microtower

Slot espansione
PCI Express x1 slots 3
PCI Express x16 slots 1

https://www.hardware-corner.net/wp-.../HP_ProDesk_400_G2_Microtower_motherboard.jpg

Looks like 4 sata ports on the lower right.

Labelled sata0 sata1 ( blue therefore probably sata3 speed)

sata4 sata5 (white therefore possibly sata2 speed)

https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04529143.pdf

 

[flavallee]

If it's of any help here, this is what its motherboard supposedly looks like.

Oops! SIW2 beat me to it.

 

[mulambo]

Yeah, exactly, as you can see there are only 2 SATA data slots (and the power slots of the fan/power are 3, one is for DVD drive, the other two are for HDD's). I know it supports PCI-E but the SATA controllers I saw on eBay had only DATA slots, how to get power for the new HDD's (since these splitters are not safe) ?

 

[SIW2]

If you dont want to use a splitter you will have to use an additional power supply. Or use the one from the dvd.

 

[MisterEd]

Why don't you just add one HDD or SSD with capacity equal to the two drives you want to add? Wouldn't that be a lot simpler?

BTW, since the motherboard has 4 SATA data ports doesn't the power supply already have 4 SATA power connectors? Two are already used for the DVD and hard drive with two unused. I assume the SATA power cable is already using splitters like most power supplies do.

 

[SIW2]

looks like only three on the original psu

HP ProDesk 400 G2 MT original Desktop-PC power supply 300 Watt - sparepartworld.com



I think it is standard ATX. If so any reasonable standard atx power supply will fit and have mutiple sata connectors.

That is probably easiest.

I think it was later than the prodesk 400 G2 that the proprietary disease took over.

 

[MisterEd]

looks like only three on the original psu

HP ProDesk 400 G2 MT original Desktop-PC power supply 300 Watt - sparepartworld.com


I think it is standard ATX. If so any reasonable standard atx power supply will fit and have mutiple sata connectors.

That is probably easiest.

I think it was later than the prodesk 400 G2 that the proprietary disease took over.

If you click on the link for the power supply the specs say "4x SATA" connections.

 

[SIW2]

Yes we know it says 4 in the advert. But it looks like 3 in the photo and the OP implies there are 3.

Unless the OP wants 5 or more sata power, one for dvd and 4 or more for disks, hard to tell. It is easily solved by replacing the psu with one that has enough sata connectors because the OP doesn't want to use a power splitter. There are 4 sata ports on the mobo so If the OP wants more he will need a pcie adapter as well.

That could cost more than the ancient machine is worth

 

[mulambo]

Why don't you just add one HDD or SSD with capacity equal to the two drives you want to add? Wouldn't that be a lot simpler?

BTW, since the motherboard has 4 SATA data ports doesn't the power supply already have 4 SATA power connectors? Two are already used for the DVD and hard drive with two unused. I assume the SATA power cable is already using splitters like most power supplies do.

I want to avoid buying new HDD, but yes that would be the best solution.
I don't know about the 4th sata (data) port, I remember I used it once with the splitters, the HDD was not recognized (not even in BIOS).

If you dont want to use a splitter you will have to use an additional power supply. Or use the one from the dvd.

How does it work? Sounds messy like 2 power cables for the PC ?
Isn't there some safe sata splitter?

 

[SIW2]

Easiest to replace the psu. Have you got any lying around ?

 

[mulambo]

Easiest to replace the psu. Have you got any lying around ?

Yes, just found one "Power Man" MODEL NO IP-S350EQ3-2, with 5 SATA power slots.

But looks a bit rusty on the rear, though. I don't know if it's compatible or even working.

 

[SIW2]

I just realised I have quite accumulated several.