1x SATA cable to multiple drives

[Sousafiano]

Hello everyone,
I was wondering if there's a way to connect multiple storage devices (HDDs/SSDs) with only one SATA cable, if yes, what would I have to buy to do so?

Thank you for your awnsers in advance.

 

[Phobos9703]

I don't think it's possible. You can't connect multiple drives in one SATA slot anyway it wouldn't work.

 

[Rdslw]

you cannot send it this way, as you need something faster to aggregate the links. SAS 36pin to 4x SATA Breakout exists. Maybe this will help

 

[COLGeek]

I agree with Phobos9703, this is not possible for use with conventional SATA devices. See here for more info:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA

 

[BFG-9000]

SATA port multipliers are a thing. They work just like ethernet switches or USB hubs in that any one device can get full bandwidth at a time. I wouldn't try booting from or using software RAID on drives connected to one, but apparently they work fine for multiple storage drives.

 

[COLGeek]

SATA port multipliers are a thing. They work just like ethernet switches or USB hubs in that any one device can get full bandwidth at a time. I wouldn't try booting from or using software RAID on drives connected to one, but apparently they work fine for multiple storage drives.

While these types of products exist, this is a bit beyond the scope of the OP's original question.

Regardless, BFG-9000 is spot on. Their usefulness really depends on the implementation (what/how many devices).

 

[Phobos9703]

Yeah but those are used for servers,aren't they? If he is making a server clearly for storage then sure but it won't work if he is talking about normal PC with SSD booting and HDD reading at the same time.

 

[COLGeek]

If the OP is building a server, he/she would be better served by adding an expansion card/adapter to add more SATA ports (or a RAID controller). It would be useful to understand the OP's intended use.

 

[BFG-9000]

It's just like those USB 2.0 motherboard header multipliers, for convenience rather than performance. One SATA cable goes in, and connects to five SATA devices. Power for the hub is supplied by floppy molex or USB.

If any IT person built me a server using one of these kluges I would fire them! It is too bad the OP never came back to explain why they wanted this specifically, as a 4-port SATA PCIe adapter would actually be cheaper.