LaCie Big Disk Extreme
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eSATA & USB 2.0
Introduction
User Manual
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1.4. Cables and Connectors
1.4.1. eSATA Cables and Connectors
Your LaCie Big Disk uses the latest in SATA technol-
ogy, allowing interface (or bus) transfer rates of up to 3 Gbits/s.
SATA technology was originally developed to serve as an inter-
nal interface, delivering improved performance to internal con-
nections. 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 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 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.
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