LaCie FireWire 800 user manual ESATA Cables and Connectors, Included eSATA Cable, ESATA Benefits

LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton	Introduction
User Manual	page 10

1.4.3. eSATA Cables and Connectors

Your LaCie d2 Quadra uses the latest in SATA technology, al- lowing interface (or bus) transfer rates of up to 3 Gbits/s. SATA technology was originally developed to serve as an internal interface, delivering improved performance to internal connec- tions. Soon after, eSATA, or external SATA was developed, al- lowing 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 in- ternal cables in external applications.

Included eSATA Cable

Your LaCie drive is shipped with a eSATA cable, to ensure max- imum data transfer performance when connected to a eSATA port.

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eSATA Cable Ends

eSATA Benefits

✦eSATA interface can achieve up to 3 Gbits/s 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 remov- ing a drive without having to power down the system or reboot.