LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra
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Introduction
User Manual
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1.4.3. eSATA Cables and Connectors
Your LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra uses the latest in SATA tech-
nology, allowing interface (or bus) transfer rates of up to 3
Gbits/s. 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 prevent the use of unshielded in-
ternal cables in external applications.
eSATA Cables
Your LaCie drive is shipped with a eSATA cable, to ensure max-
imum data transfer performance when connected to a eSATA
port.
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eSATA Benefits
eSATA interface can achieve up to 3 Gbits/s transfer
rate.
Plug orientation – An extrusion on the outside of the
connector helps guide and align the connector during
insertion.
Hot-plug support – eSATA enables adding and remov-
ing a drive without having to power down the system or
reboot.
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