LaCie d2 Quadra
Quadruple Interface Hard Drive
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eSATA
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Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive uses the latest
in SATA technology, allowing interface (or bus) trans-
fer rates of up to 1.5 Gbits/s. 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.
Please see page 39,
eSATA Questions And Answers
for more information on eSATA’s uses and capabilities.
External SATA (eSATA) Benefits
eSATA interface can achieve up to 1.5 Gbits/s
transfer rate
Plug orientation – An extrusion on the outside of
the connector helps guide and align the connec-
tor during insertion.
Hot-plug support – eSATA enables adding and
removing a drive without having to power down
the system or reboot. Utilizing staggered pins to
aid insertion, the specification ensures device de-
tection and passive and active limits to in-rush
current.
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eSATA 1.5 Gbits/s icon
eSATA Icons
These icons will help you easily identify the eSATA
interfaces. They appear on eSATA cables and next to the
eSATA port connectors on certain computers.
eSATA Cables
Your LaCie drive is shipped with a eSATA cable, to
ensure maximum data transfer performance when con-
nected to a eSATA port.
eSATA Cable and Cable End
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Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive
For more information on the differences between
the d2 Quadra’s interfaces, see chapter 4.2.
Interface
Comparison
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TeChNICAl NOTe:
You can connect your d2
Quadra to a first-generation SATA PCI card inter-
face. However, you will need a SATA-to-eSATA
cable (not included).
