[SOLVED] HDD/SSD switch

[JayAge]

I would like to have an option to (physically) turn on/off one of my SATA SSD .

I found a power switch controller for up to 4 drives: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-protection-Selector，Controls-Intelligent-Control/dp/B07MJ8YTXV/

Does anyone know a similar product for one drive only? Black coating is preferred Thanks.

 

[USAFRet]

Question:
Why?

 

[JayAge]

Question:
Why?

To use such drive as a backup drive and to protect it against viruses and other stuff, I want to have an option to turned it on/off.

 

[USAFRet]

I've not seen one of those for only one drive.
But if there were, it wouldn't be much cheaper than this one at $22.

Other options:
A USB dock, or a hotswap bay for the front of your case.

 

[JayAge]

I've not seen one of those for only one drive.
But if there were, it wouldn't be much cheaper than this one at $22.

Other options:
A USB dock, or a hotswap bay for the front of your case.

Cost is not my concern.
My chassis has no front bays. (be quiet 700).

 

[USAFRet]

Cost is not my concern.
My chassis has no front bays. (be quiet 700).

Then the one you linked should probably work.

 

[JayAge]

Then the one you linked should probably work.

Yeah, but I don't like to have 4 switches there when only one will be needed/functional.

 

[USAFRet]

Looking around, 4 ports is the fewest I see.
Later, when you want to introduce another drive into this scenario, you'll have that capability already built in.

There's always the DIY option:
https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/82086-build-your-own-sata-hard-drive-switch

 

[JayAge]

Looking around, 4 ports is the fewest I see.
Later, when you want to introduce another drive into this scenario, you'll have that capability already built in.

There's always the DIY option:
https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/82086-build-your-own-sata-hard-drive-switch

Thanks. I wish there is some easier way.