Question Dell optiplex 9020 sata power

Mark Kloc

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Hello, i have PC Dell optiplex 9020 and it has only one sata power for HDD/SSD and problem is that, im about to install the HDD with SSD, can i use sata power splitter? Or is sata power dangerous as molex to sata? Should i use expensive sata power splitter?


Original cable from Dell one sata power, second small sata power for DVD mechanic.
View: https://imgur.com/a/OvHlyu6
 

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can i use sata power splitter? Or is sata power dangerous as molex to sata? Should i use expensive sata power splitter?
History has taught people on the forums that splitters are a good thing to get people to think their out of a bind. In essence people come to realize you shouldn't be working with a splitter, especially when it comes to power.

There are a number of form factors for the OptiPlex you've mentioned above. Which Dell OptiPlex 9020 do you have?
 

Mark Kloc

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can i use sata power splitter? Or is sata power dangerous as molex to sata? Should i use expensive sata power splitter?
History has taught people on the forums that splitters are a good thing to get people to think their out of a bind. In essence people come to realize you shouldn't be working with a splitter, especially when it comes to power.

There are a number of form factors for the OptiPlex you've mentioned above. Which Dell OptiPlex 9020 do you have?
Model is Dell Optiplex 9020 SFF

reg model: D07S

Dell PSU: Dell ac255es-00