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Optiplex 760 - external hard drive?
Hi,
I need mega memory for some dv editing. My 760 SFF Optiplex (Vista Business) can carry 8GB of Ram but I don't want to overburden the C drive. Can I install a SATA I or II HDD in a usb enclosure and use this as an external auxiliary drive please?
Thanks,
Ric
DELL-Appu S
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August 30th, 2013 15:00
Hi Ric,
Yes, you are absolutely correct. You can use a hard drive enclosure to connect the hard drive.
DELL-Appu S
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August 29th, 2013 19:00
Hi Ric,
My advice would be to connect an external hard drive instead of using a SATA I or II HDD. It would be more convenient.
Still, if you wish to use SATA I or II HDD with the USB ports, then you would need to use an USB to SATA adapter.
kr236rk
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August 30th, 2013 03:00
Thanks Appu S,
What if I place the SATA I/II in a hard drive enclosure, then connect that to the 760 by usb - so I can use the SATA I/II as an external hard drive?
Bests,
Ric
kr236rk
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August 30th, 2013 16:00
Oh thanks Appu!
This is going to improve video editing so much because I can only currently use a GX270 XP Pro with 4GB Ram and the 760 Business Vista supports 8GB!
Bests,
Ric
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August 30th, 2013 17:00
Hi Ric,
I hope that everything works in a positive way and all your work gets done in a timely manner :emotion-2:
Wish you good luck :emotion-21:
tummygun
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April 11th, 2014 21:00
The Optiplex 760 has a ESATA (external SATA) port to help you connect an external SATA HD to your computer. Does it supply power is anyones guess. I could never find out. If not, you will also need to connect an USB to power cord from one of your USB ports to your HD's power input port.
kr236rk
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April 11th, 2014 21:00
Thanks.
Oh, not a usb socket then! How does the ESATA socket differ from the usb please?