Description

SATA-IO developed eSATA as a variation of the SATA specification, using the same pins and protocol to ensure consistent performance. This allowed SATA storage devices to be connected externally to the computer?s motherboard. The process uses a rugged power connector and two meters of shielded cables to transfer data between external devices and internal storage. SATA-IO claims eSATA transfers data up to six times faster than the USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394 interface.