StarTech 2.5 SATA to USB/FW400 HD Encl
Get outstanding storage connectivity with the StarTech 2.5 SATA to USB/FW400 HD Encl. It comes in a slim, aluminum design included with a 6-pin FireWire cable which allows you to connect through IEEE 1394a, USB to Power adapter and USB 2.0 Y-cable for sufficient power. This HD Encl is an ideal SATA storage solution for desktop computers and MacBooks® and Windows® based laptops. You don?t require any power adapters to connect as it connects with USB cable. With 480Mbps data transfer speed for USB 2.0 and 400Mbps for 1394a Firewire 400, this product gives you higher power consumption. Also, it does not require any software or drivers. Buy the StarTech 2.5 SATA to USB/FW400 HD Encl today!
What It Is And Why You Need It:
- 6-pin FireWire cable; allows you to connect through IEEE 1394a, USB to Power adapter and USB 2.0 Y-cable
- 480Mbps; for high speed data transfer
- Compatibility; supports MacBooks® and Windows® based laptops
Problem with the SATA connexion under OS X 10.5 and 10.6. Tested it with a Macbook Pro Core Duo 15. Won't work. You should double-check compatibility issues before buying. I'll rate it anyway cause the enclosure is now working with a PC...