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Old 13-03-2017, 16:31   #1
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SATA backwards compatability question.

Hi folks,

Would i have any issues using a Sata 3 drive with a Sata 2 enclosure(items linked below)

http://www.ebuyer.com/748992-xenta-u...osure-y10ebu90

http://www.ebuyer.com/726222-toshiba...m-hdwd110uzsva

Thanks.
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Old 13-03-2017, 17:17   #2
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Re: SATA backwards compatability question.

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Hi folks,

Would i have any issues using a Sata 3 drive with a Sata 2 enclosure(items linked below)

http://www.ebuyer.com/748992-xenta-u...osure-y10ebu90

http://www.ebuyer.com/726222-toshiba...m-hdwd110uzsva

Thanks.


It should be ok, the speed will be up to STA 2.


Other wise ok
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Re: SATA backwards compatability question.

All SATA devices are backward compatible but as Ken W states in your case the speed will be SATA 2.
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