Multiple SSD on mini pc

[cravi]

So I have brix i54200 and trying to use it for home server. I want to connect 2+ external ssd. But it has only 1 SSD slot.

I can use it with usb port but I've heard sata port is much better than usb.

Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks.

 

[USAFRet]

So I have brix i54200 and trying to use it for home server. I want to connect 2+ external ssd. But it has only 1 SSD slot.

I can use it with usb port but I've heard sata port is much better than usb.

Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks.

Yes, an eSATA (external SATA) is faster than a USB.
But if you only have one, then you only have one.

But, depending on exactly what you're using this for, it might not make that much of a difference.

 

[Dugimodo]

This one? https://www.gigabyte.com/Mini-PcBarebone/GB-BXi5-4200-rev-10#ov

USB 3.0 is faster than eSATA and works well enough for most people I wouldn't worry about it, just make sure you have enough USB ports and the external drives are USB 3 ones.

 

[cravi]

First of all thank you for the reply.

Yes, an eSATA (external SATA) is faster than a USB.
But if you only have one, then you only have one.

But, depending on exactly what you're using this for, it might not make that much of a difference.

I'm trying to use it for htpc and file server (plex, syncthing etc.). I've also have this build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WKzFvV
Which one has low power consumption? Because I'm currently tight on budget...

This one? https://www.gigabyte.com/Mini-PcBarebone/GB-BXi5-4200-rev-10#ov

USB 3.0 is faster than eSATA and works well enough for most people I wouldn't worry about it, just make sure you have enough USB ports and the external drives are USB 3 ones.

Yes, that's the one.
Oh I see, so USB 3 is faster than eSATA huh... well that's new to me...

But wouldn't be more efficient with eSATA? I mean I'm gonna leave it like 24/7. So wouldn't be bad for external drives? Already one of my external drives making noises here and there...



Plus I'm also trying to install pihole on it...

 

[USAFRet]

eSATA or USB 3...the physical drive is the same. So same power consumption.
The only thing that is different is the enclosure interface.

Leaving it on 24/7? Absolutely no problem.