Sonnet’s Tempo edge SATA Pro 6Gb ExpressCard/34 card is cost-effective solution for adding a single high-performance eSATA port to your computer through an adapter that practically disappears inside your computer. 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 D400QR5 and 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. Tempo edge SATA Pro 6Gb ExpressCard/34 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 and is capable of transferring files at up to 375 MB/s! More onboard cache enables this Sonnet controller to perform even better in the latest computers, and Sonnet’s Echo ExpressCard Pro Thunderbolt Adapter. Got a Thunderbolt connection, but no ExpressCard slot? This card is ideal for use in Sonnet’s Echo ExpressCard Pro Thunderbolt Adapter as the combo enables you to add a fast eSATA port of 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 an optical drive, too. AHCI compliance ensures installation of the card is simple! Just plug it in to the ExpressCard slot and the necessary drivers are installed automatically.
Key Features:
- Optimized for Maximum Performance Over Thunderbolt
(when used with Sonnet’s Echo ExpressCard Pro Thunderbolt Adapter) - Adds One External 6Gb/s eSATA Ports
- Supports Single SATA Drive Enclosures
- Supports Multi-Bay SATA Drive Enclosures
- Great Performance
- AHCI Compliant – No Drivers Required
- Supports Drive Hot-Swapping Under OS X®
- Supports Booting From Attached Drives Under Windows® 10, 8, and 7
- Plug-and-Play Simplicity (Connects Directly to ExpressCard Slot)
- Compatible with Mac® and Windows
- 2-year Product Warranty
- Free Lifetime Customer Technical Support
- Designed in the USA
