[Voyage-linux] Status of XMOS USB 2.0 Audio Development Kit Testing?

[Nick L.]

On Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Punky Tse <punkytse at punknix.com> wrote:
> Hi Nick,
>
>
>> Punky,
>>
>> Why not use mini-PCI SATA card with SATA to eSATA cable? The MPD
>> database updates would probably be a lot faster was well.
>
>
> I never thought about this solution as I don't know of any such mini-PCI
> card.  Will try if I can easily get one.

I think there are two solutions depending on you personal preference.

1. If you have Alix 2d2, with 44 pin IDE laptop drive header, consider
using IDE to SATA adapter:
http://store.calexium.com/en/adapters/36-sata-hd-kit-for-alix-board.html
This, if you have 2.5 drive.

2. For external drive using 2.5" or 3.5" enclosure, consider using
this: Aaeon TF-PER-C20S
http://www.cpuboards.com/accessories/tf-per-c20s-a10.htm

Thread at PC Engines forum about SATA here:
http://pcengines.info/forums/?page=post&id=E49B83C9-38D4-457C-B910-3422851DD87E