Disadvantages of internal SSD as external storage
Hello everybody out there using SSDs,
Although there are some manufacturers offering external SSDs, they have the disadvantage that they can't later be used in a NAS, for example. My idea would be to use a USB-to-SATA adapter to use a standard internal SSD (like the Samsung Evo or Crucial MX) as an external hard drive with the option to use it in a NAS later.
Would there be any disadvantages about doing so?
As far as I see, it boils down to the performance of the USB-to-SATA adapters. Does anyone has experience with this type of adapters?
22 Answers
Normally, there should be no major problem and/or difference.
- A bad SATA adapter can turn into a bottleneck, but so can a slow USB 2.0/1.0 port. Be sure to use a new SATA standard and USB 3.0 port to match your SSD.
- SATA adapters can have conversion problems for optical drives, but I am not sure for SSD/HDD. To me, no conversion problems happened with HDD/SSD.
- uSB is more Universal.
- USB stands for “Universal Serial Bus”.
- An external SSD usually supports the universal USB-A to MicroUSB-B cable, which you probably already have for charging a non-Apple--Lightning smartphone/tablet.
- USB 3.0 is backwards compatible to USB 2.0.
Hopefully, I could help you.
0Assuming you have the appropriate adapters (i.e. SATA to USB and speed to match your HD), Be aware of ESD (Electro Static Discharge) when handling as well as while using an internal HD externally - make sure you have proper ground-strap and ESD mat for the Internal HD.
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