LaCie Two Big eSATA & USB
User Manual
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2.4. Cables And Connectors
2.4.1. Serial ATA II and eSATA
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Your LaCie Two Big eSATA & USB uses the latest
in SATA technology, featuring transfer rates of up to
3Gb/s. The Two Big comes equipped with an eSATA
port and an external SATA cable. SATA technology was
originally developed to serve as an internal interface, de-
livering 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.
eSATA Cables And Connectors
The cables and connectors used to attach Serial ATA
drives to your computer are as follows:
Serial ATA Port
Serial ATA Connector
Your LaCie Two Big
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