LaCie Hard Disk Design By Neil Poulton manual ESATA Cables and Connectors

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LaCie hard disk • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON

User Manual

4.3. eSATA Cables and Connectors

Your LaCie Hard Disk 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. 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.

eSATA Cables

Your LaCie drive is shipped with one eSATA cable (Fig. 13).

Interface & Data Transfer Information

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Fig. 13 – eSATA Cable Ends

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Contents Table of Contents Canada Compliance Statement CopyrightsTrademarks ChangesGeneral use Precautions Health & Safety RequirementsForeword Click a topic FeaturesIntroduction Quick LinksMinimum System Requirements Box Content Rear View Views of the DriveGetting Connected Turning the Drive On Proceed to .3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Connecting the Interface cableTo launch LaCie Setup Assistant Launching LaCie Setup AssistantWindows Users Mac Users Disconnecting Your LaCie hard diskFile System Formats Optional Formatting & PartitioningOn next Windows UsersFormatting & Partitioning Mac Users USB 2.0 Connection FireWire ConnectionsFireWire Cables Interface & Data Transfer InformationESATA Cables ESATA Cables and ConnectorsData Transfers Installing New FirmwareManual Updates TroubleshootingProblem Question to Ask Troubleshooting the Host ConnectionContacting Customer Support Information Where to Find InformationBefore You Contact Technical Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information