Kanguru e-Flash - Manual (Page 12)

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2.1.2 eSATA + USB
Standard eSATA connections only transfer data and require a separate power supply.
The eFlash’s unique dual connection design allows you to use the USB connection to power the
device while it sends data through the eSATA connection. You can connect the eFlash through a
standard eSATA connection, but you must also have it connected to an available USB port to power
the device as stated above.
To connect the eFlash using the eSATA + USB method:
1. Remove the caps from both sides of the eFlash.
2. First connect the device via eSATA, either directly to an eSATA port or using an eSATA extension
cable. You can use the provided Power Over eSATA cable as an eSATA extension cable (it will
only transfer data if it is connected to a standard eSATA port).
3. After the eFlash has been connected via eSATA, connect it to a USB port. You can use a USB
extension cable (not included) to connect via USB, or if you used an eSATA extension cable you
can connect the eFlash directly to a USB port.
If you followed these steps and connected the device in the proper order, the eSATA connection will
transfer data while the USB connection provides power.
Note: Please be sure that you connect the eFlash to the eSATA port first. If you connect through USB
before connecting to eSATA, the eFlash will operate as a USB device.
For more information on using the eFlash as an eSATA device see section 2.2.1 eSATA p.14.
(USB extension cable not included)
Connecting and Using Your Kanguru eFlash