LaCie
rugged
XL
• D
esign
by
N
eil
P
oulton
Introduction
User Manual
page 9
1.4.3. eSATA Cables and Connectors
Your LaCie Rugged XL uses the latest in SATA technology, al-
lowing 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 connec-
tions. Soon after, eSATA, or external SATA was developed, al-
lowing 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 one eSATA cable.
S-A
TA
S-A
TA
eSATA Cable Ends
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. Utilizing staggered pins to aid insertion, the
specification ensures device detection and passive and
active limits to in-rush current.
