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I am currently looking forward to buy a SATA multiplier so that I can have multiply SSD drives using a single SATA port. My question is regarding the product bellow product.

http://uk.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/HDD-Controllers/SATA-Cards/2-Port-eSATA-ExpressCard-Drive-Controller-Card~ECESATA22

I can see that there is only the data ports but will also that power up the drive?

André Ferraz
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  • Yes I can! I have done my research, this is why am asking this question. – André Ferraz Dec 18 '14 at 19:59
  • My question is not about whether I can. Because I know I can. My question is a about a specific product.It would be really good if you read the question first. – André Ferraz Dec 18 '14 at 20:00
  • @Ramhound With a SATA port multiplier you can have up to 15 SATA devices connected to a single SATA port – Keltari Dec 18 '14 at 20:39
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    But the device isn't even a SATA multipler though. The product will only be able to power 2 eSATA devices. The enclosure that was linked to uses USB 3 to power the device, I see no evidence it's a eSATA multiplier though – Ramhound Dec 18 '14 at 20:55

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A Serial ATA port multiplier is a device that allows multiple SATA devices to be connected to a single SATA host port. Many common controllers do not support this feature, as it is not a requirement for a SATA controller.

First off, I am assuming you are using a laptop, since the product you linked is an ExpressCard, typically found in laptops. Although, it would work on a desktop with an ExpressCard slot.

The product you linked is not SATA, its eSATA. That would mean you would need an eSATA enclosure to hold the two drives and provide power. It says right in the description it is a port multiplier, so it would work.

FYI eSATA and SATA are technically the same, its just eSATA has a different connector for external use.

Keltari
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  • Note, the linked product supports port multipliers, but it does not indicate that it is a port multiplier itself. I would expect it to have two separate SATA channels. – Darth Android Dec 18 '14 at 22:12
  • @DarthAndroid Hmm, I reread the product... it doesnt specifically state it is a port multiplier. However, I definitely inferred it from the "StarTech.com Advantage". My gut feeling it is... All he has to do is ask them to find out for sure. – Keltari Dec 19 '14 at 00:21