USB to 2.5" SATA hard drive cable

[JEDI]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-to-...t=US_Drive_Cables_dapters&hash=item4cf9ebfe4a

i have several 2.5" sata hd laying around.

this cable is cheaper than an enclosure, and more convienent for popping different hd in and out.

do i still need power or will this device power the hd?

or is item only good for usb to 2.5" ide w/o external power?

 

[AnonymouseUser]

You'll only need an AC adapter for 3.5" hdd (ide and sata):

Note: AC power adapter is not included

 

[corkyg]

You may have to run a Molex power or SATA power cable outside the case - all 3.5-in drives , PATA and SATA (Both are IDE!) require separate power. 2.5-in drives may or may not require a "Y" cable to use 2 USB ports.

 

[Zap]

If you want the convenience of swapping several 2.5" drives without messing with separate SATA and power cables, consider a HDD dock or even something like the Apricorn SATA Wire device.