usb 3.0 docking station


  1. baccini
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    usb 3.0 docking station


    Hi does anyone know of a usb 3.0 docking station for 3.5" and 2.5" sata drives that runs off the usb power? ie no power supply thanks.
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  3. DeaconFrost
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    I would think that 3.5" drives would require more power than USB could provide. I don't recall seeing many of those. 2.5" laptop drives should be okay with just USB power.
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  4. essenbe
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    They have their own power supply. USB 3.0 will not provide enough power for the 3.5" drives. Deacon is exactly right.
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  6. baccini
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    Ok thanks for the info lads power supply it is then.
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