SATA power from molex 4pin?

[me]

Do SATA drives really use the 3.3 volt power line? Or can you use a
molex->SATA power adapter with most drives?

Thanks,

 

[Rod Speed]

me wrote

Do SATA drives really use the 3.3 volt power line?

Most dont.

Or can you use a molex->SATA power adapter with most drives?

Usually.

 

[Arno]

Do SATA drives really use the 3.3 volt power line? Or can you use a
molex->SATA power adapter with most drives?

You can use the 4-pin converter. But take care
that unlike the SATA power connector, 4-pin Molex is
not hot-pluggable (well, it is, but it may literally
blow up your device....).

Arno

 

[me]

Can use a molex------->>>>>>SATA adapter.

Thanks boys.

 

[me]

You can use the 4-pin converter. But take care
that unlike the SATA power connector, 4-pin Molex is
not hot-pluggable (well, it is, but it may literally
blow up your device....).

Thanks, point noted.