Is there a difference between SATA II and eSATA ?

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  • DWB
    Registered User
    • Jul 2003
    • 31779
    #1

    Is there a difference between SATA II and eSATA ?

    I'm looking at extrenal drives, something I can use for working with video, and I don't know if there is a difference between these two SATAs.

    Anyone care to shed some light on it?

    Thanks,
    DWB
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    • DWB
      Registered User
      • Jul 2003
      • 31779
      #2
      The SATA cable... is this a special cable?

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        • Oracle Porn
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          • Oct 2002
          • 24433
          #3
          google is your friend
          http://www.google.com/search?num=100...es&btnG=Search


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            • PHP-CODER-FOR-HIRE
              Confirmed User
              • Nov 2006
              • 1090
              #4
              If they're connecting via USB or Firewire you won't notice a difference. If your mobo has SATA connectors at the back, then go with SATA-II; if your board supports it.

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                • DWB
                  Registered User
                  • Jul 2003
                  • 31779
                  #5
                  Originally posted by PHP-CODER-FOR-HIRE
                  If they're connecting via USB or Firewire you won't notice a difference. If your mobo has SATA connectors at the back, then go with SATA-II; if your board supports it.
                  Ahhh. That was one of the questions I had but could not find, even with Google. heh.

                  Thanks!

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                    • dudewheresmycar
                      Registered User
                      • Sep 2006
                      • 3
                      #6
                      eSATA is SATA. the signalling is identical. However, eSATA has a redesigned connector that is said to be more tolerant of being connected and disconnected often and the cable length can be increased from 50cm for internal SATA to 5m for eSATA cables due to increased shielding.

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