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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 Gb/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.

S-ATA

eSATA Cable Ends

eSATA Beneﬁts

✦ eSATA interface can achieve up to 3 Gb/s transfer rate.

✦ Plug orientation – An extrusion on the outside of the con-

nector helps guide and align the connector during inser-

tion.

✦ Hot-plug support – eSATA enables adding and remov-

ing a drive without having to power down the system or

reboot.

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