Quick question about eSata cables

Hamster · 3 Dec 2009 at 00:37

I'm after a new eSata to eSata cable to connect my Icybox to my pc as the one that came with it is very short. I want one 2m or longer but i don't want to compromise the integrity of data transferred or lose any speed.

I was looking for something on ebay:

3m eSATA to eSATA High Speed Cable 3 Gb Lead External

The info listed is:

PRODUCT INFROMATION
3 METRE STRAIGHT ESATA TO ESATA DATA CABLE
3GB/S
EXTERNAL USE
Connects an external eSATA device to a eSATA controller with this high speed cable, Metal latches on the connectors ensure secure contact to both PC and device.

FEATURES:
Supports SATA data transfer speeds of up to 3Gbps (ie Sata II).
ESATA 7 pin male to ESATA 7 pin male.
7 wire data cable which is very durable and flexible.
External SATA Data Cable
Data transfer speeds in excess of 300Mb/sec

ALL CABLES AND ADAPTERS ARE FULLY ROHS COMPLIANT ENSURING THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS IN THE EU.

They are £5.75 delivered. Would one of these be OK?

Hamster · 3 Dec 2009 at 17:27

Anyone have any experience with this type of cable or should i just go ahead and order?!!

rpstewart · 3 Dec 2009 at 18:10

The eSATA spec only allows for cables up to 2m long so with anything longer you're on your own pretty much. It might work, it might give you problems.

Hamster · 3 Dec 2009 at 19:25

Thanks for that

I'll go for a 2m one instead as it should be just about long enough.