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CoolGear T-EC2R 34mm ExpressCard with two eSATA ports

CoolGear

CoolGear T-EC2R 34mm ExpressCard Dual eSATA 300MB/s RAID

SKU CH-JYDJ-4EXJJ

Adds two eSATA II ports to a laptop through a single 34 mm ExpressCard slot, each delivering up to 300 MB/sec throughput with Port Multiplier support and software RAID

  • External connectors2 x SATA II
  • Adds two eSATA II ports through a single 34mm ExpressCard slot
  • Each port delivers up to 300 MB/sec data throughput
  • Port Multiplier support lets you connect up to five drives per port
  • Silicon Image SiI3132 chipset with FIS-based switching
  • Supports drives of 137 GB or larger in a single partition

ExpressCard 34mm dual eSATA adapter

The CoolGear T-EC2R adds two eSATA ports to a notebook through a single ExpressCard 34mm slot. It targets users who need faster external storage connections than USB 2.0 provides. The card uses a Silicon Image SiI3132 controller and supports software RAID under Windows. It is suited for mobile workstations that still have an ExpressCard interface.

32-bit CardBus compliant build

The card follows the PC Card 32-bit CardBus standard and fits a 34mm ExpressCard slot. Each eSATA connector allows cables up to two metres for flexible placement. Port Multiplier support lets each port address up to five drives in compatible enclosures. FIS-based switching manages multiple drives without blocking the bus.

Upgrades notebooks limited to USB 2.0 storage speeds

The adapter replaces a single USB 2.0 link with two independent SATA II channels running at 300 MB/sec each. Drives of 137 GB or larger can be used in one partition without legacy size limits. The jump is worthwhile when the notebook has an ExpressCard slot and the workflow moves large files to external arrays. Systems without ExpressCard or already using faster interfaces will not benefit.

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

Product
Model nameT-EC2R
Ports & slots
External connectors2 x SATA II

Questions about this item

What ExpressCard standard does the 34 mm card use, and what is the practical throughput limit?

The card fits a 34 mm ExpressCard slot and each eSATA II port delivers up to 300 MB/sec data throughput.

What physical slot and cable length does the adapter require?

It installs in a single 34 mm ExpressCard slot and supports eSATA cables up to 2 metres long.

How is the card installed in Windows and which step is often missed?

Insert the card, then install the supplied drivers for Windows 2000, XP or Server 2003; the driver installation is the step users commonly skip.

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