LaCie Biggest S2S
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Your Biggest S2S
2.4. Cables and Connectors
2.4.1. Serial ATA II and eSATA
Your LaCie Biggest S2S uses the latest in SATA
technology, featuring transfer rates of up to 3Gb/s. The
Biggest S2S comes equipped with eSATA ports and re-
quires the use of an external SATA cable, (included).
SATA technology was originally developed to serve as
an internal interface, 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 pre-
vent the use of unshielded internal cables in external ap-
plications.
TeChNICAl NOTe:
The Biggest S2S will
only work with a LaCie SATA Card, which uses
an eSATA cable.
TeChNICAl NOTe:
Performance can vary
from one Mac or PC to another; performance
also varies depending on the port used: PCI-X or
PCI-Express.
eSATA Cables and Connectors
These are the cables and connectors used to at-
tach Serial ATA drives to your computer.
Serial ATA Port
Serial ATA Cable
