ASRock N100DC-ITX: SATA Power Connector?

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Hi,

I'm looking to buy a ASRock N100DC-ITX. The board comes with a DC Jack (so the PSU is an external Notebook-Style brick).

It hat 2 SATA ports, a "SATA Power Connector" on board and comes with a "SATA Power Cable".
Looking at the manual and the pictures of the board, that connector (SATA_PWR1) is a 4-Pin connector. It's too small to be Molex, and I'd guess it's similar to a floppy connector.

My question here is (as I've never had a non-ATX board), if I can just buy a SATA-Power Y-connector (something like this: https://www.amazon.de/Akyga-AK-CA-31-Stecker-Buchse-Adapter/dp/B07TS718RH/) and fork of power for 2 SATA disks, or is there something i have to look out for?

Thanks!

ASRock N100DC-ITX

Intel Quad-Core Processor N100 (up to 3.4 GHz); Supports 1 DDR4 DIMM; 1 DC Jack (Compatible with the 19V power adapter, 5.5 x 2.5mm DC-in jack); 1 PCIe 3.0 x4 (x2 mode), 1 M.2 Key E for WiFi; Graphics Output Options: D-Sub, HDMI; 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec); 2 SATA3, 1 M.2 (PCIe...

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https://download.asrock.com/Manual/N100DC-ITX.pdf

 

[cesmith9999]

In looking at the not to detailed manual. I would assume so.

Chris

 

[RolloZ170]

Looking at the manual and the pictures of the board, that connector (SATA_PWR1) is a 4-Pin connector. It's too small to be Molex, and I'd guess it's similar to a floppy connector.

floppy is 2,54mm pitch.
this onboard 4-Pin connector is 2mm pitch but not unusual.

 

[funnyhaha]

floppy is 2,54mm pitch.
this onboard 4-Pin connector is 2mm pitch but not unusual.

Thanks, that makes sense. I finally found that those connectors are typically referred to as "4-Pin Small Type". One can be found here: https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32927217898.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

 

[droland]

Hi,

Does anyone know what the electrical loading capacity of SATA_PWR1 port is?
How many 3.5" HDD can I connect to the port?

If I have 120W++ 19V power supply, I think its power more than the board requires, so enough power remains for the 12V HDDs.
What is the limit on this SATA power port of the internal/integrated psu ?

I have sent email to ASRock support, but I haven't received any answer yet...

Thank you for replies.

 

[funnyhaha]

I have been running 2 HDDs since July now without issues.

If you want more than 2, there’s additional info here:

Wolfgang (@notthebee@tilde.zone)

Attached: 1 image My mission to make the N100DC-ITX a proper NAS board continues. The mobo has a 4-pin JST connector on it which is meant for SATA power. Unfortunately it's only rated for 12V 3A, which can only handle two 7200RPM hard drives spinning up at the same time. My current idea is to...

tilde.zone

 

[droland]

I have been running 2 HDDs since July now without issues.

If you want more than 2, there’s additional info here:

Wolfgang (@notthebee@tilde.zone)

Attached: 1 image My mission to make the N100DC-ITX a proper NAS board continues. The mobo has a 4-pin JST connector on it which is meant for SATA power. Unfortunately it's only rated for 12V 3A, which can only handle two 7200RPM hard drives spinning up at the same time. My current idea is to...

tilde.zone

Thank you.

 

[desmin88]

From the manual, maybe the SATA power port on this board is rated for 4 HDDs?

 

[droland]

Hi,

Does anyone know what the electrical loading capacity of SATA_PWR1 port is?
How many 3.5" HDD can I connect to the port?

If I have 120W++ 19V power supply, I think its power more than the board requires, so enough power remains for the 12V HDDs.
What is the limit on this SATA power port of the internal/integrated psu ?

I have sent email to ASRock support, but I haven't received any answer yet...

Thank you for replies.

I have received the reply from ASRock support:

"Regarding your inquiry, the SATA_PWR1 connector provides 5V/3A and 12V/1A adaptively."

 

[user295]

I have received the reply from ASRock support:

"Regarding your inquiry, the SATA_PWR1 connector provides 5V/3A and 12V/1A adaptively."

Hmm. The peak current for e.g. WD Red 8Tb is 1.75A (12V). So how is it intended to work?

 

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