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SATA to eSATA PCIe Slot Adapter
SATA to eSATA PCIe Slot Adapter
I used this (plus a bit of adapter chaos) to get SATA working when the board’s native SATA power situation wasn’t straightforward. It’s not the cleanest solution, but it let me prove the point: you can absolutely run a SATA drive off this board if you’re willing to get weird with adapters.
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Pros
- +Helps make SATA connectivity workable with adapter chains
- +Useful for testing and tinkering when you don’t have the right cable
Cons
- -Can lead to a messy adapter setup
- -Not as clean as using the board’s intended SATA power connector
