Lacie Hard Disk User Manual - Page 10

LaCie Hard Disk • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.4.3. 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 technology 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. 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 internal cables in external applications. eSATA Cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with one eSATA cable. Introduction page 10 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 removing a drive without having to power down the system or reboot. Utilizing staggered pins to aid insertion, the specification ensures device detection and passive and active limits to in-rush current. S-ATA S-ATA eSATA Cable Ends