eSATA does not provide any power. You'd typically use an eSATA port with an external drive enclosure that has its own power supply.

What cable goes between this esata adapter plate and the external sata drive? the external drive has a flat port, not "l" shaped.

You need an eSATA cable. Here's one: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-108791-6-Feet-External-Shielded/dp/B009GUL1VM/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_t_3/133-8936100-0506459?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HMC3NS4Q8W7KVFB3SWS3

can I use this to connect a port multiplier such as a 4 drive enclosure?

You can connect the 4 drive enclosure by eSATA wityh this, but your motherboard's SATA controller needs to be able to support port multiplying with eSATA. If it does, then your computer should recognize all drives.

Do you have one that supports internal sata power and data ports (i have an external drive enclosure with separate sata and power connections)?

You are looking for eSATAp variants and connections. Where "e" means External, "SATA" means Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, "p" means Power over connection.

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The StarTech.com ESATAPLT18IN is an 18-inch SATA to eSATA plate adapter that converts an internal SATA motherboard port into a high-speed external eSATA connection, supporting data transfer rates up to 6Gbps. Designed for easy rear-panel installation, it enables seamless connection to external SATA drives and RAID devices, backed by a lifetime warranty for reliable performance.

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Brand	StarTech
Manufacturer	STARTECH.COM
Form Factor	eSATA
Item Height	0.8 Inches
Item Width	4.7 Inches
Standing screen display size	18 Inches
Product Dimensions	45.72 x 11.94 x 2.03 cm; 30 g
Item model number	ESATAPLT18IN
Are Batteries Included	No
Manufacturer	STARTECH.COM
Item Weight	30 g

StarTech.com 18-Inch 6Gbps External SATA to Internal eSATA Plate Adapter (ESATAPLT18IN)

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