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Hard drive switch for independent boot (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by untorquer@lemmy.world to c/buildapc@lemmy.world

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I am building a new PC. I want to run Linux and windows on separate SATA 2.5/3.5 SSD hard drives. I need windows (Winn11 Pro) for work. Linux will run all personal computing needs.

I have a horrible history with dual booting Linux and windows (grub getting murdered).

I currently plan to shut down the PC, switch power to the drives, and start up on the other OS.

Can i use a switch which only toggles power to each drive while keeping data cables attached to accomplish this? Will this be possible with windows on one drive?

Is there a smarter solution?

Example: https://www.amazon.com/Kingwin-Optimized-Controls-Provide-Longevity/dp/B00TZR3E70

Thanks!

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[–] untorquer@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Thanks! I'll try this first.

Rip... Both drives will be the same hw. But as long as there always in the same order in bios/bootloader it should be fine.

[–] Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 months ago

It’s fine they are identical. In the past, it was easy to just unplug the drive you didn’t want to mess with just to be sure (sata cables), but it’s a little harder with m.2 drives. Write the uuid #s down and identify them that way…