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FirmTek SeriTek/1S2
The SeriTek/1S2 Host Adapter provides an easy and affordable way for Macintosh users to take advantage of the latest in Serial ATA storage interface technology. Macintosh users can achieve SCSI-like high-performance and data protection without the SCSI-like price. The SeriTek/1S2 boosts overall system performance with data transfer rates of up to 150MBytes/sec or 1.5Gbits/sec. In addition, the SeriTek/1S2 supports thinner and longer insulated Serial ATA cables with smaller 7-pin connectors which allows for easier installation and improved airflow, compared to wider and shorter Parallel ATA cables. Improved airflow results in a cooler Macintosh operating environment.
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Key Features and Benefits
- Affordable 2-port internal host controller providing high performance support for up to two storage devices.
- 48-bit LBA support for drive sizes larger than 137GB.
- 32-bit, 33 or 66 MHz PCI bus support.
- Compliant with 32-bit PCI bus version 2.2.
- Plug-and-Play ease of use, completely self-contained booting functionality, no driver installation necessary.
- Boosts overall system performance with data transfer rates of up to 150MBytes/sec or 1.5Gbits/sec.
- Bus master operation enhances multitasking during disk transfers and increases CPU efficiency: The CPU is free to handle other tasks during data transfers between the PCI Bus and system memory.
- Support for thinner and longer insulated Serial ATA cables with smaller 7-pin connectors allowing for easier installation and improved airflow, resulting in a cooler operating environment.
- Either end of Serial ATA cables with 7-pin connectors can be connected to Serial ATA devices, or the SeriTek/1S2 host adapter.
- Serial ATA cables can be up to 1 meter (39 inches) in length.
- Reduced setting on storage devices (no master/slave) means easier installation and replacement.
- Ideal for a variety of Power Macintosh applications: Desktop publishing, Audio/Video storage and editing, photo storage and editing, servers, and gaming.
- Data protection: Supports OS X RAID, OS 9 Software RAID (third party software), and other storage utilities.
Package Contents
- SeriTek Serial ATA interface board
- Serial ATA data interface cable, 60 cm length
- User's manual/ quick-installation guide
Specifications
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General System Hardware Requirements
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- PCI based Power Macintosh with available PCI expansion slot - Tested with systems ranging from Power Macintosh 7200 through the G5s.
- Compliant 32-bit PCI bus version 2.2
- Available hard drive or peripheral power connector
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Operating Systems Supported
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- Mac OS 8.xx to Mac OS 9.xx
- Mac OS X version 10.2 or later
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Bus Type
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- 32 bit, 33/66MHz PCI
- Compliant 32-bit PCI bus version 2.2
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Internal Connectors
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- 2-port internal Serial ATA interface connectors support up to 2 hard drives
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Drive Types Supported |
- Serial ATA hard drive
- Backward compatible with Ultra DMA 133/100/66 hard drive - Adapter required, not included.
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ATAPI Device Support
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Data Transfer Rates
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- Up to 150 MBytes/second or 1.5Gbits/second burst data transfer rate
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Drive Modes Supported
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- Serial ATA
- UltraDMA modes 6/5/4/3/2/1/0, PIO modes 4/3/2/1/0*
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Advanced Data Features |
- Fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0a specification
- Bus Mastering off-loads data I/O handling from CPU
- Complete 32-bit CRC error checking, for all bits transmitted (command, data, and status), offers enhanced data protection for high-speed Serial ATA drives
- Dual independent data channels allows for separate device timings
- Automatically identifies and configures drive types*
- Automatically detects and supports devices utilizing many transfer modes including UltraDMA 6/5/43/2/1/0, PIO 4/3/2/1/0*
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Onboard Flash ROM
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- Allows easy upgrades to the latest firmware
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Cables Supported
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- 7-pin SATA cable, either end of cable can be connected to the SATA hard drive or to the PCI host adapter
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Warranty
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- Two year limited parts & labor
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Physical Dimensions
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- 120mm x 64mm (W x H) Without bracket
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Power Requirements
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Environmental
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- Temperature:
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+5°C to +55°C |
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-25°C to +70°C |
- Relative humidity:
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20% to 80% |
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15% to 90% |
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EMC Compliance
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- EN55022/1998, EN55024/1998 (European Community)
- FCC Part 15 Class B (US)
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