SATA to MOLEX power connector

[Fardringle]

This could go in several places, but I think this might be the best forum for it.

I need to use an older hot-swap hard drive chassis that has a 4 pin Molex power connector in a computer that only has SATA power connectors. I've found plenty of adapters that will make a new SATA drive work in an older computer that doesn't have SATA power (like this one) but I haven't been able to find one that will let an older drive work in a newer computer. I searched with every variation of terms that I can think of but haven't come up with anything yet. I suppose I can just chop up some cables and make one but I'd really prefer not to do that if I don't have to.

 

[imagoon]

I would likely use something like this:

http://www.koolertek.com/computer-parts/pc/4-Pin-Molex-90-Degree-Female-Power-Connector-255p2354.htm

Not a brand recommendation just the first picture on Google. You then just punch the molex on and add a back cover.

 

[Fardringle]

That would work if I decide to make a cable, but I'd still have to cut a SATA cable and figure out the right wiring for the Molex connector. It's definitely an option if I can't find something pre-made that will work.

 

[Fardringle]

I walked a way for a bit and realized that I was searching for a "cable" when I need an "adapter". Changed my search terms appropriately and came up with this little beauty. I really would rather have a cable like the one in my first post for flexibility in the installation, but I think this one will work nicely unless someone knows of a source for an adapter cable similar to the one in my first post but with the connections reversed..

 

[Burpo]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IDE-Molex-4...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item2ecff1147e

 

[Dahak]

Ahh Burpo beat me to it. but here is one from newegg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-505-_-Product

or cheaper
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=ATA_to_Molex_LP4-_-12-422-644-_-Product

 

[imagoon]

That would work if I decide to make a cable, but I'd still have to cut a SATA cable and figure out the right wiring for the Molex connector. It's definitely an option if I can't find something pre-made that will work.

You don't cut the cable, you just press the wires in and latch the back. It has blades that pierce the insulation. Sata connectors have the +12 +5 and dual grounds that a molex has in it. Just leave the the +3.3 bypassing it.

 

[Fardringle]

Yep, those will work, thanks.

imagoon, I'd have to cut an existing SATA power cable to get the wire ends that would be punched into that connector. Not a big deal, I just prefer not to do it for something that's going in a server that doesn't belong to me.

 

[imagoon]

Yep, those will work, thanks.

imagoon, I'd have to cut an existing SATA power cable to get the wire ends that would be punched into that connector. Not a big deal, I just prefer not to do it for something that's going in a server that doesn't belong to me.

No. You wouldn't. The wires pass through.

 

[Fardringle]

I guess I should clarify that I'm not arguing with you. The connector would work just fine, but I would have to cut another extension cable to make it work because I'm not willing to even poke holes in the power cables of a server that doesn't belong to me. I'd definitely do it if it was mine, but it's not. I do appreciate the suggestion as it's a cleaner solution than an extra extension if I ever need one in my own systems.

 

[imagoon]

I guess I should clarify that I'm not arguing with you. The connector would work just fine, but I would have to cut another extension cable to make it work because I'm not willing to even poke holes in the power cables of a server that doesn't belong to me. I'd definitely do it if it was mine, but it's not. I do appreciate the suggestion as it's a cleaner solution than an extra extension if I ever need one in my own systems.

Now that makes sense lol. I get not wanting to cut the ends off PSU cables and sata -> molex you found might be better. I have used those little molex adapters when I had space issues however or when I had a reason to "worry" that the sata connection wouldn't stay solid using a cable version of what you showed. It came down to electrical tape or that so I went with the connector.