The eSATA connector provides external data transfer at speeds up to 3Gbps, which is higher than USB 2.0 interface with 480MB/s. It is very convenient for large volume of data transfer at a short time. The bottom of the eSATA/USB SSD is a Mini USB connector offering a read speed of 33MB/s and a write speed of 25MB/s.
With the advent of eSATA technology, most of the desktops, servers and laptops manufacturers start to employ eSATA port as a standard interface. Nearly 60% of new laptops uses eSATA interface. There are two kinds of eSATA port (with power provided/ without power provided). Users need to confirm which kind of port is on your device. If your eSATA connector is with power, you can plug it directly without connecting any cable. If not, users connect Mini USB cable to eSATA/USB SSD first, and then connect USB to the device. Each Silicon Power eSATA/USB SSD package comes with a TTPE to Mini USB Cable and a user manual with detailed instruction. The eSATA/USB SSD is backed by a two-year warranty.
eSATA/USB SSD vs. USB Pen Drive
Speed \ Device
eSATA connection
Mini USB connection
Normal USB Pen Drive
Read (MB)/s
92.2MB/s
33.9MB/s
15MB/s
Write (MB)/s
48.9MB/s
25.6MB/s
6MB/s
Feature
●eSATA and Mini USB dual interface
●Support Windows Vista ReadyBoost function
●Support eSATA-2 3Gbps high speed
●Four channel high performance tech
●LED indicates the usage status (Power/Access LED)
●True plug and play, no external power required
●Compliant with RoHS requirement
Specification
●Capacity: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
●Color: Black
●Dimensions: 79.2 x 29.8 x 10.95 mm (L/W/M)
●Weight: 16g
●Connection: eSATA, Mini USB type B
●Support OS: Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Vista, and Linux
●Support eSATA/USB Hot Plug and Play
●Operating Temperature: 0℃~70℃
●Storage Temperature: -20℃~85℃
●Vibration: 20 G peak-to-peak max
●Shock: 1500G Max
●2 year warranty