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***glc*** · 10-03-2003, 02:13 AM

Correct - the SATA power connector has the pins offset in a specific pattern to allow for safe hotswapping.

I personally don't see the need for hotswapping unless it's a RAID array in a 24/7 server. I just use the Molex connectors on the SATA builds I do.

10-03-2003, 02:13 AM	#15
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,727	Correct - the SATA power connector has the pins offset in a specific pattern to allow for safe hotswapping. I personally don't see the need for hotswapping unless it's a RAID array in a 24/7 server. I just use the Molex connectors on the SATA builds I do.