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I. Introduction
Welcome
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the SeriTek/1EN2 Serial ATA (SATA) dual-bay hot-
swap external enclosure. This product is yet another innovative solution from the innovative folks
at FirmTek.
About This User Manual
This user manual will introduce you to the Seri Tek/1EN2 enclosure. Please read it carefully and
familiarize yourself with the proper operation of SeriTek/1EN2.
About Serial ATA Technology
An evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA storage interface, Serial ATA (Advanced
Technology Architecture) provides greater speed, simpler upgrades and easier configuration.
Serial ATA is fully compliant with the ATA protocol and offers 150MB/sec performance compared
to a maximum of 133MB/sec for Parallel ATA. Serial ATA devices can be hot-swapped (with
most operating systems), something that is not normally possible with Parallel ATA devices.
Serial ATA uses insulated cables that are thinner and longer with smaller 7-pin connectors.
About the SeriTek/1EN2
The SeriTek/1EN2 is a rugged, dual-bay Serial ATA (SATA) external hard drive enclosure. It
provides versatile hot-swap capabilities with virtually unlimited storage possibilities in a small
form-factor package. Built from the ground-up as a true Serial ATA solution, SeriTek/1EN2
features a case made of aluminum for maximum durability and heat dissipation.
SeriTek/1EN2 extends Serial ATA’s storage capabilities outside of the computer chassis with
flexibility on par with USB 2.0 or FireWire 800 but with much higher 1.5Gbps transfer rates.
Serial ATA Hard drives can be swapped in and out of the SeriTek/1EN2 enclosure within
seconds.
Allowing for true end-to-end Serial ATA capabilities, SeriTek/1EN2 is compatible with external
PCI to Serial ATA host adapters such as SeriTek/1SE2. The SeriTek/1SE2 two-port host
adapter, like the SeriTek/1EN2 enclosure, is designed with two shielded Serial ATA ports which
meet regulatory requirements for electrostatic discharge (ESD), electromagnetic interference
(EMI) emissions, and susceptibility. This ensures that a good ground path between the cables
and the connectors exists to prevent any ESD discharge during cable insertion or removal.
