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• Question about the cmdlet set-hard drive

  Hi out there,.

  I would like to move a group of new data warehouses vmdk using the cmdlet set-hard drive.

  But I want to start moving just a svmotion operation at a time.

  How could I get the id of the task of the vcenter svmotion operation initiated by game-hard drive, so that I can use wait-job to wait to complete the svmotion operation to start the following?

  any idea of... tips are welcome...

  concerning

  Hello

  Welcome to the VMware communities.

  The cmdlet Set - hard drive doen't have a parameter - RunAsync, as for example, the Move-VM cmdlet. This means that the each hard drive Set command must finish before the next command can begin. To this effect, you don't have to perform the synchronization of tasks yourself when you use the cmdlet Set-hard drive.

  Best regards, Robert

• -Confirm the $false Set-hard drive breaks

  I am working on a script to expand the hard disk in vsphere automatically and then enter in the guest operating system and lay it there as well.  I want this script to automate completely and I don't want the confirmation message is displayed.  My problem is on this line.

  Get-disk hard - vm $hostname | where {$_.name - eq 'Disk 1'} | Together-hard drive - CapacityKB $value - confirm $false

  The thrown error is

  Together-hard drive: cannot bind parameter 'hard drive '. Cannot convert value 'False' t
  type 'VMware.VimAutomation.ViCore.Types.V1.VirtualDevice.HardDisk' of the o. Error: "I."
  nvalid typecast 'System.String' ' VMware.VimAutomation.ViCore.Types.V1.Virt
  ualDevice.HardDisk'. »
  C:\users\prat294\Documents\test2.ps1:34 tank: 80
  + $temp = get-disk hard - vm $compname | where {$_.name - eq $harddisk} | Together-Har
  dDisk < < < <-CapacityKB $newValue - confirm $false
  + CategoryInfo: InvalidArgument: (:)) [game-hard drive], ParameterBi)
  ndingException
  + FullyQualifiedErrorId: CannotConvertArgumentNoMessage, VMware.VimAutomat
  ion.ViCore.Cmdlets.Commands.VirtualDevice.SetHardDisk

  It interprets the $false as a reference to hard drive.  I tried this:

  $temp = get-disk hard - vm $hostname | where {$_.name - eq "Disk 1"}

  Together-hard drive - HDD $temp - CapacityKB $value - confirm $false

  The error I get here is different.

  Together-hard drive: cannot bind parameter 'Persistence' of the target. The exception set
  Ting 'Persistence': ' invalid value passed for the parameter of persistence. " THE AV
  cover values are: persistent, no persistent, cancellable, IndependentPersistent, Ind
  ependentNonPersistent, unknown. »
  C:\users\prat294\Documents\test2.ps1:35 tank: 14
  + Game-hard drive < < < <-disk hard $temp - CapacityKB $newValue - confirm $false
  + CategoryInfo: WriteError: (:)) [game-hard drive], ParameterBinding)
  Exception
  + FullyQualifiedErrorId: ParameterBindingFailed, VMware.VimAutomation.ViCo
  re.Cmdlets.Commands.VirtualDevice.SetHardDisk

  I then added an indicator of persistence, but he then requested a flag of data store.  I added that, and then he said: there is no positional parameter to False.

  I'm starting think it that the - confirm flag is broken, but I would get a few additional entries.  Thanks for your help.

  I think you should use

  Get-disk hard - vm $hostname | where {$_.name - eq 'Disk 1'} | Together-hard drive - CapacityKB $value - confirm: $false

  Here's how to pass a value to a switch parameter.

  If you have a gap between the two, the cmdlet will be interpreted as a new value of the parameter ($false in this case), but he does not know what parameter value should go.

• I can't recover my system (DV6000) using recovery discs after replacing the card mother/HARD drive

  I have a DV6408nr (windows vista Home premium) I had to replace the motherboard and hard drive. When installing the new motherboard (same part No.: 443775-001) and insert the recovery (bought from HP) discs that I have, I received an error message stating that the PC could not be recovered using my disks. The serial numbers on the label service and in my bios do not match. When I entered the serial number of my bios in HPpartsurfer, he said that the system is a DV6449us. I already checked my RAM and HARD drive is brand new/not formatted. I used these recovery discs (manufacturer: 483905-003/483906-003) successfully before on other flags of DV series. Is there a reason why these discs should not work on two motherboards in the same system with these similar specs? What should I do to get my system recovered?

  The number of the motherboard and other show information in the bios of the new Commission?

  The numbers do not match the recovery disks or information is missing in the bios.

  If it's really a mismatch, then you will need to find the good recovery disks or use a Dell installation disk operating system and use the product key from the sticker on the laptop to get activated, and then manually install the drivers.

  If the bios tattoo is damaged or missing information only a used HP Center can then fix the tattoo.

  check your private messages

• How to set the password for HARD drive?

  Hello

  Could someone help me please by setting the password for TOSHIBA STOR. E ART 3 (1 TB 2.5 ") HARD DRIVE?

  Hello

  I n t have this external HARD disk, but Toshiba pre-installed some additional software on this subject for the creation of HARD drive password?

• HP G71-340US recovery of the system using a new smaller hard drive (SSD)

  I replaced the hard drive on an HP G71-340US notebook with a Solid State Drive (240 GB).  The original drive (who did not) was a 320 GB drive.

  I tried to perform the Reovery of system using the recovery disks that I created when I bought the laptop.  However, the only option enabled when you are trying to restore is 'Factory Reset'.  When I choose this option, the recovery process may not continue his run as "... the hard drive of this computer is smaller than the original shipped hard disk.

  Is there a way I can go beyond that?  Any suggestions/help would be most appreciated!

  Thank you!

  HP System normal recoveries do not usually work on smaller hard disks. You may need to use a spinner legacy 320 GB hard drive and more capacity to perform the Factory image restore and then make a migration of data to the SSD. It is unfortunate that you chose to change for one SSD after the original spinner hard drive has failed.

  With SSDS, in particular the best method is to use a upgrade kit or data migration kit.

  A data migration kit consists of software cloning and a usb to SATA cable. The USB to SATA cable connect the SSD to the usb port of the laptop for the cloning process that is part of the migration of the data.

  The software provided by manufacturers such as Samsung and Corsair SSD are usually able to transfer all of the operating system and on a smaller hard disk partitions.

• Disk management will not read the 2nd internal hard drive more!

  Hello

  I am a user of windows 7 and later than yesterday (2016_Feb_02) managing disks stopped to read the secondary internal hard drive (it was working perfectly well before). Does CPU, a beep when it is turned on or even rebooted and more when it comes to the windows logo, the PC hangs for a good 15 seconds.

  The hard drive was an external hard drive and I removed the cover must be installed on my PC, but it has worked well for more than 5 months so far.

  I would like to reuse the hard disk without losing any data.

  Information on PC:

  Compaq

  RAM 2 GB

  Purchased in 2009

  Details of the hard drive:

  Seagate

  2 TB

  Please let me know if more information is needed.

  Thank you very much.

  Download SeaTools for DOS, burn the ISO file downloaded to a CD (you can use the free ImgBurn) and boot from this CD.

  http://www.Seagate.com/support/downloads/item/SeaTools-DOS-master/

• Satellite M40X-112: can I use the 160 GB HARD drive

  I have a Satellite M40X-112 lapptop and I want to upgrade my 80 GB to 160 GB internal drive.
  How is know possible? (Toshiba hotline cannot give me an answer only that a 80 GB drive has been tried with these lapptop!). Anyone have experience with that?

  I read several statements here in the forum about HDD upgrade on the M40X and it seems that there is a limitation in the BIOS.
  The BISO will not recognize the 160 GB HARD drive and that is why you will be not possible to install an OS or you will not be able to boot from this device.

  Please use the "advanced search" from this forum to find discussions on upgrading the HARD drive.

• Hi, I have a problem loading window it says invalid partion but starting in fast web hp I am use windows home premium 7 with ahp touch smart tm2, is the failure of hard drive

  invalid partion happens at startup if you press the f10 key with that he goes to the fast sequence of hp with at least you can acess the web and that's what I'm writing this with... myQuestion is the failure of hard drive?

  Perhaps, I backup and try a reinstall.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/12/27/how-to-backup-to-an-external-hard-drive/
  http://notebooks.com/2011/02/25/how-to-restore-a-backup-from-an-external-hard-drive-in-Windows-7/

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

• Cursor flashing at the start of the system and hard drive not working do not on the other computer

  Original title: I need help with my Hardrive

  Recently I had problems with a hard disk of computers. So I'm going to give guys the full story, I fell on this computer, it's actually my mums computer and it had a blue screen at startup error. I'm sorry, but I don't remember that the error was called on the top of my head, basiclly I quikly searched online and alll they say should use fixboot. So I did and the computer booted Windows XP very well. So the next day, when I was starting the machine (just to let you know, it would be the first start since I used fixboot, other than the right after that, I don't know if it would make a difference).

  In any case, while trying to start, there was just a slider, or as underscore that retain just flashing in top left corner. I thought that maybe I should reinstall windows on another partition so my files would be safe. I did it, the installation program had no problem with it, but when I booted up I got the same line of flashing underscore / cursor in the upper left corner.

  I thought that maybe I should back up the hard drive using my other computer so I tried to plug in the hardrive in my work computer and the hardrive started to heat up and as if it worked but any hardrive was getting into my computer, I refreshed it, started the computer upward once again, nothing.

  So my question is what is the problem with this hardrive and how I save? I'm ready to do anything, use the live CD, using another computer. I have precious moments of family on the hardrive.

  Thank you guys

  Hi Joemost,

  As you have important data on the hard drive. We recommend that you contact the vendor of hard drive to diagnose hard drive or visit the nearest tech store to save your data.

  There are chances that the boot files are missing on the computer and also you could have not connected the hard drive as a slave when you connected to the other computer. Once you have saved the data, you can repair the existing windows and check if it starts successfully.

  Try these steps to repair install Windows XP:
  a. start the computer using the XP CD. You may need to change the boot order in the BIOS OF THE system for the CD starts before the hard drive.
  b. on the "Welcome" screen, press ENTER to start the installation of Windows.
  c. accept the license agreement and Windows will search for existing installations of Windows.
  d. Select the XP installation you want to repair in the list, press R to start the repair.
  e. the installation program copies the necessary files to the hard disk and restart.  Do not press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will continue as if it were a clean install, but your applications and settings are preserved.
  f. when the installation is complete, check if Windows starts correctly.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• How can I do a disk Government cleanup using vista on a hard drive that I sell?

  How can I do a disk Government cleanup using vista on a hard drive that I sell?

  http://www.DBAN.org/

  The above is very good.

  http://eraser.Heidi.IE/

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  OR for a Vista reinstall:

  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows 7 will not activate with the OEM key, after the failure of HARD drive.

  Hello

  I was recently asked to repair my brother DELL laptop.  The HARD drive failed and the system unusable.  I replaced the HARD drive and installed Windows 7 Home Premium x 64 (earlier version of windows) from my own installation media.  The recovery partition had survived the failure of HARD drive, I would have just cloned that and used, but this was not an option in this case.

  The problem that I am experiencing, is that windows don't will not activate, saying that the key is not valid.  I was told that installing Windows 7 media would work with a retail or an OEM key, but that doesn't seem to be the case.  The key OEM I use, is from the computer it came from originally, and the only material change is the new HARD disk.

  I try to avoid ordering an OEM Dell installation CD, as which costs money (I already have my own installation CD) and takes time (why do they have them available for download?).

  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  Thank you

  Brian o '

  Here is the information that the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool spits out:

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 0
  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - QCPVQ - KHRB8-RMV82
  Windows product key hash: + Rj3N34NLM2JqoBO/OzgzTZXgbY =
  Windows product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00095
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003
  ID: {AC8177E3-D2B0-45ED-B79B-E129894262D3} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows 7 Home Premium
  Architecture: 0 x 00000009
  Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130104 - 1431
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program may Explorer\iexplore.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {AC8177E3-D2B0-45ED-B79B-E129894262D3}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003x 64*-*-*-*-RMV8200359-OEM-8992687-000952S-1-5-21-1225630707-1574482703-4192685535Dell Inc.. Inspiron N5030 Dell Inc.. A02 20100913000000.000000 + 00032933F07018400F804090409Time(GMT-05:00) Standard is03DELL WN09 109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Name: Windows 7 HomePremium edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: d2c04e90-c3dd-4260-b0f3-f845f5d27d64
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 00359-00178-926-800095-02-1033-7601.0000-0892013
  Installation ID: 004806170012218410865063155553272544088463952332351022
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
  Machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
  Partial product key: RMV82
  License status: initial grace period
  Time remaining: 43080 minute (s) on (29 day (s))
  Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
  Trust time: 31/03/2013-02:23:35

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x00000000
  HrOnline: n/a
  Beyond: 0 x 0000000000000000
  Event time stamp: n/a
  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  Output beyond bitmask:

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID of Hash: MAAAAAEAAgABAAIAAAABAAAAAgABAAEAeqgI7yp8en9YkLIC/j7Shg44gAGAPUbK

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20001
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC DELL WN09
  FACP DELL WN09
  HPET DELL WN09
  MCFG DELL WN09
  WN09 DELL SLIC
  OSFR DELL WN09
  SSDT PmRef CpuPm

  you use an OEM SLP key that only works with the manufacturers recovery media.

  change the product key to that on computers of COA
  Click Start, type slui3, press ENTER.

  Additional information:

  Computers, which are built by large manufacturers provided with pre-installed Windows are supplied with 2 two product keys:

  OEM SLP: This key comes pre-installed in Windows, when it comes to the factory. This key is designed to work with the special instructions isn't on the hardware of this manufacturer. Then, when Windows was installed using the OEM SLP (in factory) Windows 7 key leans on the motherboard and he sees special instructions and activates. (that's why you had no need to turn on your computer after you brought it home)

  COA SLP: it's the product key that you see on the sticker on the side (or at the bottom, [or in the battery compartment]) of your computer. It is a valid product key, but must be used only in certain situations (for example, if the OEM SLP key stops automatic activation for a reason any). The key must be activated by phone. (Note: all manufacturers that use the SLP OEM system are bound by contract to include a certificate of Authenticity sticker (COA), which has a COA SLP key, on the computer)

• Query related to the installation of hard drives

  Original title: hard drives
  I have two hard drives and I want to set up as
   
  1. a stand-alone hard disk that holds the operating system
  2. the second hard drive to keep the files like doc, files, photos, video, and downloads.
  How can I do this?
  Thanks in advance.

  It's just a matter of creating a partition on the 2nd HARD drive. Then you can use it for whatever you like.
  You can install programs, or just use it to store data.
  HARD drive with a speed lower than 7200 RPM are generally best left to the storage (Western Digital Black are
  7200 RPM. Their VelociRaptor is the record of 10 000 rpm).
  Software load a little slower and may run more slowly on the 5200 RPM HARD drive. Are the 'Greens' HDD
  usually about 5200 RPM.

  -If you run short on the HARD the OS disk space is a way to create more space
  move your music, photos and video to the other HARD disk records.

  A method to move the folders in your main user folder is to R / click the respective folder
  and go to Properties.
  Click the location , and then select the partition or folder on your HARD drive that you want to move
  This folder is a subfolder of.
  After data is transferred, it will be a new shortcut to this new location in libraries.

  -If you do not use the libraries you can simply move the data to a new folder on the other HARD drive
  (without using the 'rent' option) and pin a shortcut from the new folder to the
  Icon from the Windows Explorer in the taskbar.

  [If you also need information on how to set up partitions and otherwise manage the HDD-]
  The two HARD drives should show up in disk management. This is where you create or delete partitions on your
  HARD drives
  Go to control panel (or start menu) > administrative tools > computer management.
  Then click on disk management.
  -The HARD drive with the operating system will say - ( system, start...) Main partition). It could be either disk 0 or 1 depending on the port on which the HARD drive is connected to the motherboard.
  The other disk HARD would have "unallocated space" If no partition was made.
  If the disc already has data, then it must also propose in the Start Menu > computer and data
  should be accessible and ready for to add you more data.
  If the 2nd HARD drive has no data that you have just made a new Partition. With a drive of 80 GB HARD is a single partition
  generally the best option for the management of space.

  You can get more details on how to use the disk by typing disk management management in the
  Search box Start > Help and Support.
  
  .

• New installation of Windows 7 will not identify the second internal hard drive

  Attempted recently to upgrade a computer running the SP3 of XP to Windows 7.  Bought the new FULL version of 7.
  Have two 1 t Seagate Barracuda SATA drives on board; Operating system in partition 1 of disk C:. second disc to store data only.

  Several unsuccessful attempts to install 7, but with helpful suggestions, others on this forum, (i.e., update of the BIOS, re-formatting drive C to do a clean install, etc.) finally managed to a successful installation.

  All right, except that it does not find my second hard drive.  I have the disks attached ports SATA 1 & 2, but the system reads them so much as the C: drive.  The second disc appears in the BIOS Setup and Explorer as just the C: drive.

  Tried to change the SATA port for second drive to 3 and 4 with the same result.  It always appears as the C: drive.

  How can I get the systΦme can recognize the drive, so it can be assigned to a drive letter and I can access?  I suspect that the reformatting of the first disc for installation probably erased some boot sector/configuration info.

  A side issue: before attempting to upgrade to XP, I backed up my "Documents and Settings" on an external drive.  Now that XP is passed to the computer, can I continue to use Windows Easy Transfer to retrieve all my settings and info from the program, or who's going to screw me up?

  Check if the hard drive is assigned to a drive letter in disk management.

  Click Start, right click on computer

  Click on management of

  Expand disk management

  Select your external hard drive if its posted here

  Make a right click paths and change drive letter

  Restart your computer, open the computer in the start menu and see if it shows then.

• Available to add the second internal hard drive to 17-e117dx

  Hello

  Can you let me know, if there is provision to add the second internal hard drive for HP Pavilion e117dx 17.

  If so, one) is there requirments or the specifications of the hard disk (any make or model); (b) what equipment will be needed and where I can get to and c) Finally will be doing so make sure the warranty of my laptop HP Sub

  HP Pavilion

  Product: F9J38UA #ABA

  Model: 17-e117dx

  Thank you

  Not in the way you probably do. Here is the Service Manual:

  Manual

  See Page 50. Unlike the Envy 17 and Pavilion dv7, Pavilion 17 has that a single hard drive Bay. The only way to add a second hard drive is to remove the DVD (optical drive) and insert a DVD to the hard drive bay adapter. The manual shows how to remove the DVD player and you can buy the adapter at amazon.com or jacobsparts.com. Note that this is a 9.5 mm thick disc, not a 12.7 mm. Both types are available. I do not recommend the adapter DVD player solution because you lose the use of the optical drive, and also because the interface of optical drive is usually not as fast as the main hard drive interface. Always fast enough for simple storage and you can run a video of her, but you do not want to edit the video of this disc, for example.

  https://www.jacobsparts.com/items/HDDBAY-02/

  If you decide to go the route of adapter DVD I would buy a large capacity 5400 RPM SATA 2.5 inches wide and drive hard thickness 9.5 mm. No sense in buying a reader more expensive high-performance.

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16822178006

  If it's 'the Answer' please click on 'Accept as Solution' to help others find it.