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- Device Ports
eSATA Port
eSATA (External Serial Advanced Technology
Attachment) is an external version of SATA, which
connects your computer to the hard drive. E-SATA is
ideal for backing up large files on an external hard drive.
To connect an eSATA device:
1
Align the connector with the port opening.
2
Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
Figure 27. eSATA Connection
•
T
HE
E
SATA
PORT
CAN
ALSO
BE
USED
AS
A
USB 2.0
PORT
.
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T
HE
E
SATA
INTERFACE
DOES
NOT
SUPPORT
THE
P
LUG
& P
LAY
FUNCTION
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