ESATAp

In computing, ‘’‘eSATAp’’’ (also known as ‘’‘Power over eSATA’’’, ‘’‘Power eSATA’’’, ‘’‘eSATA-USB‘’‘, ‘’‘eSATA/USB Combo’’’, or ‘’‘eSATA USB Hybrid Port’’’/’’‘EUHP’’’) is a combination connection for external storage devices. This type of port allows for either an eSATA or USB device to be connected. The eSATAp socket includes keyed cutouts for both types of connectors, ensuring that devices can only be plugged in the correct orientation for compatibility and functionality. Standard As the port is designed to work with both SATA and USB, both organizations have formally approved it. The USB Implementers Forum states it does not support any connector used by other standards, hence such 'combo' ports are to be used at one's own risk. As of 2011 the organization responsible for the SATA specification, SATA-IO (Serial ATA International Organization), is working to define the eSATAp specification. ...