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eSATAp. (The p is for power!)
You can add these ports to a PC. With help from the motherboard and power supply, they'll support both USB and eSATA, including mechanical drives that need 12V power.
https://www.newegg.ca/en-labs-model-11-001-405/p/17Z-00AT-00001
With the right cable, you can plug bare drives into them, which is convenient for backups, imaging, etc.
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8492