LaCie 301258U - 2big Network NAS Server User Manual page 11

LaCie 2big Quadra
User Manual
eSATA
Your LaCie 2big uses the latest in SATA technology, allowing
interface (or bus) transfer rates of up to 3 Gbits/s. SATA technol-
ogy was originally developed to serve as an internal interface,
delivering improved performance to internal connections. Soon
after, eSATA, or external SATA was developed, allowing for the
use of shielded cables outside the PC.
eSATA technology was developed to be rugged and durable.
eSATA connectors do not have the "L" shaped design of other
SATA connectors. In addition, the guide features are vertically
offset and reduced in size to prevent the use of unshielded inter-
nal cables in external applications.
Included eSATA Cable
Your LaCie drive is shipped with a eSATA cable, to ensure maxi-
mum data transfer performance when connected to a eSATA
port.
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DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
eSATA Benefits
✦ eSATA interface can achieve up to 3 Gbits/s theoreti-
cal transfer rate.
✦ Plug orientation – An extrusion on the outside of the
connector helps guide and align the connector during
insertion.
✦ Hot-plug support – eSATA enables adding and re-
moving a drive without having to power down the
system or reboot.
eSATA Cable Ends
Introduction
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