I would like, if I can, connect 4 SATA SSDs, 2.5" of course, in one ZimaBlade or one ZimaBoard 2 (the devices I have). Probably I need to buy some special cable since there are just two SATA ports.
My main concern is about power drawn from the power connection.
Anyone did this or knows how it can be done?
Maybe using an external power source, something I can buy on AliExpress or Amazon?
Thanks.
I am strongly considering doing that too but going with 2.5" 15mm enterprise SAS SSD’s paired up with a 4x drive enclosure from Icy Dock. Still a bit unclear if that can be achieved even though SSD’s consume a lot less power than typical 7200rpm large spinners.
Do you have the link? I found on Aliexpress a power source that can powers up 5 SATA disks. I think I will use it together with some SATA cables and a PCI-e card with SATA ports.
This is the one that I’m particularly interested, since it can fit enterprise grade 15mm SSD’s and you can easily convert DC to 12v SATA power: https://global.icydock.com/product_123.html