LaCie 4big Quadra
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P
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Introduction
User Manual
page 11
eSATA
Your LaCie 4big 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 inter-
face, 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 inter-
nal cables in external applications.
Included eSATA Cable
Your LaCie drive is shipped with an 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.
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Plug orientation – An extrusion on the outside of the
connector helps guide and align the connector during
insertion.
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Hot-plug support – eSATA enables adding and remov-
ing a drive without having to power down the system
or reboot.
