Esata - LaCie 301382U User Manual

LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class
User Manual
1.5.3.

eSATA

Your LaCie 2big Quadra uses the latest in SATA technology, allow-
ing interface (or bus) transfer rates of up to 3 Gb/s. SATA technol-
ogy was originally developed to serve as an internal interface, de-
livering 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. eS-
ATA 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 internal cables in
external applications.
Included eSATA Cable
Your LaCie drive is shipped with an eSATA cable, to ensure maxi-
mum data transfer performance when connected to a eSATA port.
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eSATA Benefits
✦ eSATA interface can achieve up to 3 Gb/s transfer
✦ Plug orientation – An extrusion on the outside of the
✦ Hot-plug support – eSATA enables adding and remov-
Fig. 05 – eSATA Cable Ends
rate.
connector helps guide and align the connector during
insertion.
ing a drive without having to power down the system
or reboot.
Introduction
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