LaCie Two Big eSATA & USB
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ber of fault possibilities decreases.
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.
What are the ideal uses of Serial ATA?
Although the specification supports all ATA and
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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 connectors are intended for storage devices. Serial
ATA works best in storage environments that require
high data throughput to deliver large files quickly and
efficiently, 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.
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