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What are the ideal uses of Serial ATA?
Although the specification supports all ATA and
ATAPI devices (i.e. CD, DVD, tape drives, etc.), and
delivers superior performance than both Hi-Speed USB
2.0 and FireWire/IEEE 1394, external Serial ATA con-
nectors are intended for storage devices. Serial ATA
works best in storage environments that require high
data throughput to deliver large files quickly and effi-
ciently, maximizing the storage systems utilization and
enhancing overall productivity.
Due to its performance, reliability, scalability and
cost-effectiveness, Serial ATA can be implemented in a
wide-range of settings, from desktop usage to network
storage applications.
Seamless integration: Serial ATA maintains register
and software compatibility with Parallel ATA, and
should be transparent to both the BIOS and oper-
ating system. Simply add more Serial ATA links to
increase the number of connectivity points in your
system.
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The LaCie Biggest S2S will only function with the
LaCie SATA II 3Gb/s PCI 4E Card or PCI-Express
Card as the host controller, which provides port mul-
tiplier capability. The card will support other external
devices. Please consult the User Manual for the LaCie
SATA II 3Gb/s PCI 4E Card or PCI-Express Card in-
cluded with your Biggest S2S.
8.4. Host-support Port-multiplier Options