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| Thread ID: 114454 | 2010-12-03 09:15:00 | HDD Docking Stations | linw (53) | Press F1 |
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| 1158445 | 2010-12-03 09:15:00 | OK, so I have dealt with two ext HDD enclosures (not mine) and both have broken USB sockets . These were used for backups and were rotated to the manager's home for off-site storage . However, this good practice has its downside, namely, eventual USB port damage . I was going to buy two ext enclosures to replace the crook ones but then thought of using a docking station instead . No USB sockets to damage! But then I thought about how fragile sata sockets were and wondered about frying pans and fire! So, question for those who have used a sata dock, are the sata sockets up to it or are they likely to break after many insertions? |
linw (53) | ||
| 1158446 | 2010-12-03 09:21:00 | if the socket holds up, the connector on the drive won't | Greven (91) | ||
| 1158447 | 2010-12-03 09:56:00 | While not using SATA docks, I have 6 or so drives I use for cloning customers damaged drives. The sata ports on those do take a hammering with the consistent plugging/unplugging -- some are looking rather "Shabby" and getting close to being unusable. I personally think external cases would be safer -- if a case breaks, no big deal, if the sata port breaks you're up the sh1t creek with out a paddle with that drive. |
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| 1158448 | 2010-12-04 02:07:00 | Thanks, guys. Yea, guess replacing cases is still cheaper than drives and you still have the data. | linw (53) | ||
| 1158449 | 2010-12-04 06:10:00 | Teach the boss that the data isn't actually safe until ALL the cables (data and power) are unplugged from the backup device - this way there may be less chance of the plugs / sockets getting beasted by the kids / the pets / the vaccuum cleaner / the chair leg / whatever is beasting them. | Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1158450 | 2010-12-04 08:27:00 | What about very short extension leads tied to the remote drive? The free end of the lead is the one that is plugged/unplugged all the time. TM has some 25cm USB leads at the moment for $5. Might not look very pretty, but will save the connectors. At work I use gender changers on the RS232 serial connectors on our laptops and interface adaptors. I just replace the gender changers and leads when we start to have connectivity issues. |
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