Sonnet Technologies
Tempo SATA Pro 6Gb
2 Port 6Gb/s eSATA PCIe Host Adapter
Mac | PC | PCIe | eSATA
Tempo SATA Pro 6Gb 2-port is versatile. Its fast, 6 Gb/s eSATA interface is well suited to deal with the increased bandwidth requirements of 6 Gb/s SSDs. Built around a new, second generation chipset, it offers greatly improved performance over older 6 Gb/s eSATA cards. More onboard cache enables this Sonnet controller to perform even better in the latest computers and Sonnet's Echo Express Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis for PCIe Cards.
External storage systems with an eSATA interface offer great flexibility. Single drive enclosures are very handy if you need to back up data or move files from one computer to another. Many storage systems include swappable drive trays, which are perfect for managing daily backups and multiple projects. Some systems, like
Sonnet's Fusion™ F3, feature hardware RAID controllers that manage up to four drives and enable you to create large, protected RAID volumes, yet the systems only require a single cable to connect to this pro eSATA card.
Improved Performance
Tempo SATA Pro 6Gb PCIe 2.0 is versatile. Its fast, 6 Gb/s eSATA interface is well suited to deal with the increased bandwidth requirements of 6 Gb/s SSDs. Built around a second generation 6Gb chipset, it offers greatly improved performance over older 6 Gb/s eSATA cards and is capable of transferring files at up to 375 MB/s! This Sonnet controller also performs better in the latest computers,
Sonnet's Echo™ Express Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis for PCIe Cards, and
Sonnet's xMac™ mini Server 1U Rackmount PCIe Expansion System with Thunderbolt Ports.
Wide Support - Optimized for Maximum Performance Over Thunderbolt
Got a Thunderbolt connection, but no PCIe slot? This card is ideal for use in one of
Sonnet's Echo Express Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis for PCIe Cards-the combo enables you to add eSATA connectivity to iMac®, Mac® mini, MacBook® Air, and MacBook Pro computers! This card supports the RAID features of OS X, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. It supports hot-swapping of drives under OS X, and supports booting from attached drives under Windows 7. You can connect optical drives, too. AHCI compliance ensures installation of the card is simple-just plug it in to any available PCI Express (PCIe) slot and then start your computer-the necessary drivers are installed automatically. And, for a secure connection, this card supports Sonnet's exclusive locking eSATA cables. When you need to add flexible, external storage to your setup, Tempo SATA Pro 6Gb PCIe 2.0 gets you connected, fast.
This Card Adds:
- Two External eSATA 6Gb/s Ports
See specifications below for system and/or OS compatibility information
Highlights
- Cost-effective solution for adding two high-performance 6 Gb/s eSATA ports to your Mac® Pro or desktop PC with PCI Express 2.0 slots
- Supports single SATA drive enclosures and multi-bay SATA drive enclosures enclosures Superior performance
- Perfect for use in Sonnet's Echo™ Express Thunderbolt™ Expansion Chassis for PCIe Cards
- Supports drive hot-swapping under Mac OS X
- Supports booting from attached drives under Windows 7
- AHCI compliant-no drivers required
- Supports Sonnet-exclusive locking eSATA data cables
- Sonnet Technology 5 Year Limited Warranty
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