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SATA CD/DVD drive (instead of IDE)

Is there any reason why the cMP installation guide suggests an IDE-based CD/DVD drive instead of one with a SATA interface?

The installation guide says to use a "Basic" drive (or one with low power requirements, i.e. a basic LG). Unfortunately, Newegg, doesn't list the power specs so I ended up ordering an inexpensive LG (w/ SATA interface) and hoped for the best. Additionally, I thought that the SATA interface would give me the benefit of not having to use Granite Digital's IDE/SATA to USB bridge.

I just received it the DVD drive and the power specs are listed as:

5V / 12V == 1.5A / 2.0A

I don't recall seeing the multiple current specs on other DVD drives I've looked at so I don't know what that means.

Ultimately, does this suggest that this drive is not optimal for cMP usage? Will it require ANOTHER Granite Digital external power supply?

Thanks,
Chris



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