Re: [Sheflug] SATA disk connectors

[Peter Humphrey <prh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wednesday 30 May 2007 18:05:21 Gary Stimson wrote:
> Peter Humphrey wrote:
> > I'm considering adding a couple of WD Raptor X SATA disks to my
> > workstation, but I'm cautious about the signal connectors. Dabs's Web
> > site says that these disks have a "22-position serial ATA plug". As far
> > as I know, the standard SATA connector has only 7 pins, so what is this
> > reference to 22? Other disks on the same site are also shown as having
> > 22 "positions".
>
> The 22-pin connectors are a normal 7-pin one plus a
> separate-but-integrated 15-pin power connector. 
>
> The drive may also have a Molex power socket, in which case you can use
> your normal 7-pin SATA cable and a Molex connector from your PSU.

That's what I needed to know -thanks Gary.

> PS The WD Raptor is a very good choice of hard disk.

It does look good in the specs. I think I'll ramp up the rate of saving up!

-- 
Rgds
Peter Humphrey
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