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Connecting SATA Devices

Granite cases use the “L” type connector because we Hot-Swap the

drive mechanism not the cable. Host adapters use both the “L” or “I” types
with the eSATA becoming more popular as the external connection, “I” inter-
nal.

Since SATA uses one channel per drive, each SATA drive must be

directly connected to a SATA host adapter channel. Cable length can be up
to 72” using Granite shielded external cables.

Granite manufactures a variety of cables, brackets, and adapters that

allow SATA to be used in a variety of applications. Our website

(www.granitedigital.com)

lists all of these products. Our cable selection

includes internal and external shielded cables.

After installing the hardware some operating systems may require

additional drivers. The host adapter may include a CD with these necessary
drivers. Make sure the host adapter supports your operating system because
different adapters support different systems.

Installing the SATA drive mechanism in our Hot-Swap System is easy.

SATA drives do not have terminators or switch settings, so all that is usually
necessary is to plug them into the power and data cables.

Temperature is always a consideration with drive mechanisms and our

Aluminum Hot-Swap Systems are made so that the drive mechanisms stay
cool enough to run without the necessity of fans. This makes for a safer
temperature environment, less noise, less dust, and lower power
consumption. Advanced cooling design using aluminum heat dissipating
properties eliminates the complexity and possible failure associated with
fans.

Granite Digital • 3101 Whipple Rd. • Union City, Ca. 94587

www.granitedigital.com

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