Cables And Connectors - LaCie 2big User Manual

LaCie 2big
User Manual

1.4. Cables and Connectors

1.4.1. Serial ATA II and eSATA
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Your LaCie 2big Dual uses the latest in SATA tech-
nology, featuring transfer rates of up to 3Gb/s. The Two
Big comes equipped with an eSATA port and an exter-
nal SATA cable. SATA technology was originally de-
veloped to serve as an internal interface, delivering im-
proved 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 pre-
vent the use of unshielded internal cables in external ap-
plications.
eSATA Cables And Connectors
The cables and connectors used to attach Serial ATA
drives to your computer are as follows:
eSATA Icon
This icon will help you easily identify the eSATA
interfaces. It appears on eSATA cables and next to some
eSATA ports..
eSATA Cable Ends
eSATA Icon
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