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Sonnet Tempo SATA Pro Express Card | SATA Controller for MacBook Pro and PC Notebooks
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Mac Compatibility
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When file transfer speeds in the field can make or break a project, call in the pro - ÂÂÂÂTempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34. This Sonnet exclusive two-port eSATA adapter delivers the highest available throughput performance from a SATA host controller for notebook computers ÂÂÂÂ40% faster than standard SATA controller cards and is ideal tool for video capture and editing in the field, studio, or office. Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34's exceptional sustained data throughput capability of up to 200 MB/sec empowers it to support more simultaneous video streams during playback, and enables faster file transfers for content of any kind.
Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 is FIS-based port multiplier-aware used in high-performance storage systems like Sonnet's Fusion D500P, a port multiplier manages the data flow of up to five drives in an enclosure through a single cable ÂÂÂÂenabling you to connect up to ten SATA hard drives(1)(2) to your computer. Based on Sonnet's acclaimed Tempo SATA E4P SATA host controller for desktop computers, Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 delivers significant gains in read and write data transfer speeds over earlier-generation eSATA ExpressCard adapters, with remarkably higher throughput than FireWire and USB adapters, when used in combination with storage systems featuring two or more drives.
Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 controller plugs directly into a MacBook Pro with an ExpressCard/34 slot or Windows notebook with an ExpressCard slot, and is an essential tool for the professional creative person on the go.
Technical Notes:
(1) Support for 10 drives requires the use of drive enclosures employing port multipliers (like Sonnet's Fusion D500P, Fusion D400QR5, or Fusion R400QR5). When using an enclosure without a port multiplier, Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 will support 2 drives.
(2) Western Digital manufactures Desktop edition (WD Caviar, Caviar SE, Caviar SE16, and Raptor X) hard drives and Enterprise (RAID) Edition (WD RE, RE2, and Raptor) hard drives. Each type of hard drive is designed to work specifically in either a desktop computer environment, or connected to a RAID controller (hardware or software-based). If you intend to configure Western Digital drives in a RAID set, Sonnet and WD recommend using only their Enterprise edition hard drives. For more information, see this Western Digital FAQ.
(3) Sonnet Tempo cards are compatible with most external SATA storage. However, external hard drives with USB 2.0/eSATA dual interface based on the Oxford Semiconductor OXU931DS storage controller chip may not be compatible with Mac OS X when connected via SATA. Known issues are kernel panics occurring when the drive is connected, or the drive not being recognized by the operating system.
