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Adapter components

•31 commands and scatter/gather tables per port on-chip

•Provides two data access LED indicators

Data access LED indicator

SATA connectors (2)

Data access LED indicator

Caution: When you connect external SATA devices to the ExpressCard adapter, they must be self-powered SATA devices, which come with their own accessories.

Using the correct eSATA cable

Note: Make sure that you have the correct eSATA cable to connect your external SATA device to the ExpressCard adapter.

There are two types of SATA cables available, which are used for different applications. The internal SATA type A cable has an L-shaped key on each plastic plug. This type of cable is used with an internal SATA port to connect an internal SATA drive.

The external eSATA cable has a shielded plug, which does not have an L- shaped key. The eSATA cable is designed to connect an external SATA device, so it must therefore provide better EMI (electromagnetic interference) and ESD (electrostatic discharge) prevention. This type of cable is capable of a fast data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s.