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OT: TBolt eSATA adaptor is pretty darn slick at first glance.
updated 10 years, 11 months ago
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Popped it out of the box. Plugged it in. Plugged a Glyph 4 TB (2 platter, RAID 0). Zoom. Blackmagic saith: 185 MBs Write, 225 MBs Read. I’ll say more if there is more. When I have another break, I’ll try to G-RAIDs.
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[Chris Harlan] “Popped it out of the box. Plugged it in. Plugged a Glyph 4 TB (2 platter, RAID 0). Zoom. Blackmagic saith: 185 MBs Write, 225 MBs Read. I’ll say more if there is more. When I have another break, I’ll try to G-RAIDs.”
It unfortunately does’t seem to support port multipliers, so it doesn’t enable cheap multi-drive eSATA enclosures. (At least that’s what I’ve seen reported; I haven’t been able to find a definitive answer.)
The Sonnet Echo can be used with several models of ExpressCard eSATA adaptor that support port multiplication, so that might be a better option for some.
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What make/model adapter are you describing? URL?
Thanks!
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[Chris Kenny] “[Chris Harlan] “Popped it out of the box. Plugged it in. Plugged a Glyph 4 TB (2 platter, RAID 0). Zoom. Blackmagic saith: 185 MBs Write, 225 MBs Read. I’ll say more if there is more. When I have another break, I’ll try to G-RAIDs.”
It unfortunately does’t seem to support port multipliers, so it doesn’t enable cheap multi-drive eSATA enclosures. (At least that’s what I’ve seen reported; I haven’t been able to find a definitive answer.)
The Sonnet Echo can be used with several models of ExpressCard eSATA adaptor that support port multiplication, so that might be a better option for some.
“Well, La-de-da. “Some” might also want to have Thunderbolt pass-through so that they can be using video i/o (other other items that require the end of the chain), which the Sonnet Echo does not have.
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[Michael Hadley] “What make/model adapter are you describing? URL?
Thanks!”
Sorry, I’m typing this between Aspera downloads. And, idiotically, I’m referring to a thread from a week or two ago and just expected everybody to know what I was talking about. Silly me.
It’s the LaCie eSATA adapter. See it here:
https://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/lacie-esata-hub-thunderbolt-series/
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[Chris Harlan] “Well, La-de-da. “Some” might also want to have Thunderbolt pass-through so that they can be using video i/o (other other items that require the end of the chain), which the Sonnet Echo does not have.”
Actually, port multipliers are really nice. I use this one with a Sonnet esata expresscard adaptor in my Macbook Pro:
https://www.amazon.com/ESATA1-Esata-External-Port-Multiplier/dp/B0019T06FK
It’s a drag it won’t work with the LaCie.
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[David Lawrence] “[Chris Harlan] “Well, La-de-da. “Some” might also want to have Thunderbolt pass-through so that they can be using video i/o (other other items that require the end of the chain), which the Sonnet Echo does not have.”
Actually, port multipliers are really nice. “
I’m sure they are. I think I was responding more to the tone than anything else. Actually, I wouldn’t mind trying that box you linked to out on my 8 core. For my MacBook Pro, though, the drives generally need to be pretty portable so they are usually G-RAIDS or Glyphs. Also, pass through is important to me. I will probably be getting an Echo, anyway, since I have an MXO2 mini, and Sonnet now officially supports it. I’m sick of the spring in the PC Card slot deciding its had enough of whats in there, tossing the card, and bringing about the inevitable kernel panic. Of course, I may just get a little Black Magic box for the Macbook Pro since its about the same price as the Sonnet. Of course, the Echo’s good because it can read Sony cards now. So maybe… Anyway, I’m enjoying the LaCie adaptor, and that I now have easy access to my stacks of eSATA RAIDS . So, there.
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Got it. Thanks.
Now we just need a new MacPro tower and everything is good, right?
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[Chris Harlan] “For my MacBook Pro, though, the drives generally need to be pretty portable so they are usually G-RAIDS or Glyphs. Also, pass through is important to me.”
I hear you. Pass through is important to me too and it’s annoying the Echo doesn’t have it.
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Whilst we’re on the subject, does anyone do a Thunderbolt ‘hub’? I’m looking for a solution whereby I can use one of Blackmagics Thunderbolt IO boxes alongside an external monitor. Only snag is I’m driving it from my 13″ MBP so only 1 TB port – I need at least two. Any suggestions gratefully received!
Jason
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