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Copyright
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Apple Computer, Incorporated. The "Built for OS X" graphic is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Incorporated, and used under license. Windows, Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries. All other manufacturer product names mentioned in this manual are for
identification purposes only and are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
Changes
FirmTek reserves the right to make any changes to product design, specifications, or details
without notice. Actual product photos or screenshots may look different from those provided.
Notice
The material content of this manual is for informational purposes only. It is possible the content of
this manual may contain technical inaccuracies, typographical, or other errors. FirmTek assumes
no liability for any errors, omissions, or from the use of this manual that may result from such
errors, including, but not limited to loss of data or profits.
Before installing the miniSwap/ES or any other hardware or software, you are responsible for
backing up data contained on any storage devices. After the hardware or software installation, you
are responsible for backing up data on any storage devices at frequent intervals. FirmTek, LLC is
not liable for any loss of data or damage to equipment resulting from the use of FirmTek products.
External Shielded Serial ATA Cables
SeriTek/e6G, SeriTek/2ME4-E, SeriTek/6G and SeriTek/2SM2-E host adapters use specially
shielded external Serial ATA cables to ensure integrity during data transfers. Use caution and
handle the cables with care. When inserting and removing the cable, hold the connector at the
ends (not the cable) when inserting and removing the cable from the eSATA controller port and the
external Serial ATA enclosure.
Note:
The
SeriTek/e6G, SeriTek/2ME4-E, SeriTek/6G and SeriTek/2SM2-E
utilize “Type I”
Serial ATA cables and connectors: This external SATA cable/connector is specifically
design to provide secure connections with external eSATA ports.
If you will be using the miniSwap/ES with a Macintosh computer, please note that Macintosh
computers require unique external shielded Serial ATA cables for maximum reliability. FirmTek
Serial ATA cables are specially designed to be compatible with both PC and Macintosh computers.
Please only use FirmTek external shielded Serial ATA cables with the miniSwap/ES.
