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T3610 workstation not enough SATA power connectors?
I have a T3610 and it only seems to have the two sata power connectors going to the drive bays. There is also a cable going to the dvd drive, but it is proprietary.
I need to connect a total of 4 drives 2 spinners and 2 ssd.
I can mount the 2 SSDs in the same spot at the dvd drive and there are plenty sata data connectors, but I cannot find any more power connectors.
Are the power connectors hidden somehow and I just need to get them out or do I need to get a sata power splutter? Also, the 3610 also has a second PCIe 6-pin connector that I don't need. Can I get a PCIe to Sata power adapter?
Obi Wan Kenobi
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December 17th, 2018 09:00
Your best bet is with the sata power splitter like so...
Only $6 on amazon
You wont be able to get sata power from the pcie connectors as they are 12v only and most hdd/ssd's do require a 5v and/or 3.3v circuit as well.
elkinfam
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December 18th, 2018 09:00
Thanks, I bought the exact cable pictured. Link
I did find that the optical drive cable did have a SATA connector tucked away.
I found this video for mounting an extra drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TIGP_NUfRU
It is for a 5810, but it is exactly the same as the 3610.
Still disappointing that dell did not provide extra power ports, but now I have plenty.