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Overview

HP eSATA Adapter

 
Models
HP eSATA Adapter FH966AA
Introduction

Bring the same ultra-fast SATA performance that you demand from your internal SATA hard drives to an external eSATA hard drive.

The HP eSATA Adapter extends the capabilities of the motherboard by adding an external eSATA connector to your HP Compaq Business Desktop PC. The HP eSATA Adapter is specifically designed and thoroughly tested to be fully compatible with your PC ensuring maximum data integrity and accurate cable routing inside the system. Slide the eSATA Adapter into any available expansion slot on the rear of the computer and instantly enable ultra-fast (up to 3Gb/s) external data connectivity with any customer supplied eSATA device such as an eSATA Hard Drive.
Performance
Supports both 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s eSATA devices
Key Benefits
  • Faster transfer rates than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0 & 1394
  • Complete motherboard to eSATA PCI bracket solution
  • Supports removing and adding eSATA devices without rebooting (hot swapping)*
  • Robust and user friendly external eSATA connector
  • Full-height expansion bracket and low-profile expansion brackets are supplied

* The hot swapping feature requires the AHCI driver in Microsoft® Windows Vista® or the Intel® AHCI/RAID driver for Microsoft Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista. Please refer to the HP eSATA whitepaper for details.
HP eSATA Adapter
Compatibility

The HP eSATA Adapter is compatible with the HP Compaq 6000 Pro Microtower, HP Compaq 6000 Pro Small Form Factor, HP Compaq 6005 Pro Microtower, HP Compaq 6005 Pro Small Form Factor, HP Compaq 6200 Pro Microtower, HP Compaq 6200 Pro Small Form Factor, HP Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower, HP Compaq 8000 Elite Small Form Factor, HP Compaq 8100 Elite Convertible Minitower, HP Compaq 8100 Elite Small Form Factor, HP Compaq 8200 Elite Convertible Minitower, HP Compaq 8200 Elite Small Form Factor, and the HP Compaq 8200 Elite Microtower.
Service and Support
Your Option Limited Warranty is a one (1) year (HP Option Limited Warranty Period) parts replacement warranty on any HP-branded or Compaq-branded options (HP Options). If your HP Option is installed in an HP Hardware Product, HP may provide warranty service either for the HP Option Limited Warranty Period or the remaining Limited Warranty Period of the HP Hardware Product in which the HP Option is being installed, whichever period is the longer but not to exceed three (3) years from the date you purchased the HP Option.
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Technical Specifications
Device Interface Protocol eSATA
Maximum Data Rate Up to 3.0 Gbits per second
Devices Supported Any eSATA external device
Bus Interface SATA
Ports One eSATA port/connector
   
Minimum System Requirements Windows Vista Business 64*, Windows Vista Business 32*, Windows Vista Home Basic 32*, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home 32*. No driver is required for this device. Native support is provided by the operating system.

* Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit: http://www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor. For Windows Vista system requirements, visit: http://www.windowsvista.com/systemrequirements.
Option kit contents
  • Internal SATA cable (motherboard eSATA connector to expansion slot bracket)
  • Standard Height expansion slot bracket
  • Low Profile expansion slot bracket
  • Expansion slot bracket screw
  • Installation manual

The following components are not included in this kit and may need to be supplied by the customer:

  • External eSATA Hard Drive or similar eSATA device
  • External eSATA cable for connecting PC to External eSATA Hard Drive or similar eSATA device

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