Question 1

Is this enclosure has chipset Asmedia1051 + Asmedia1453 inside?
thanks

Accepted Answer

No literature I find, gives the Users Manual, gives the chipset info.  Removing the PCB and flipping it over, just one IC is seen.  Its markings are: A large circle with very fine, slanted lines forming like a tail below the circle; PL2773: G12472A; SOL16T000F.  The lettering is so small and faint, with a magnifying glass I am not totally sure if that is a G, and T.  The unit is very fast, clocking at 130 MB/sec for file copies with FreeFileSync, similar with Windows copy.  It is seen when using Clonezilla Live boot CD.  I have bought 4 units over the last 3 years, liking it so much.  The fan can be switched off, but it is almost totally quiet.

Question 2

Two questions 
The first being: I will be living with roommates and wish to know if I can secure this with a Kensington lock (I can't tell if that is what the slot on the back is via the picture)? 
And two: can I hook up Two computers (say my desktop and laptop) at the same time with the two cables being the USB and esata?

Accepted Answer

The "slot" you are seeing on the back next to the eSATA port is an on-off switch for the fan. Hard drives can not be operated simultaneously by different PC's. You may be able to connect another PC to the drive if the first PC is turned off. I have two of these and they have been running well for me.

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