StarTech.com eSATA 6Gbps Data Cable 1.8m ESATA6
The StarTech.com ESATA6 eSATA cable provides a robust 1.8-meter connection for external SATA storage devices, enabling high-speed data transfer up to 6 Gbps for demanding professional and home office applications.
- High-Speed Connectivity: Delivers a 6 Gbps data transfer rate, ensuring rapid access to large files and efficient backup operations for critical business data.
- Extended Reach: Features a 1.8-meter (6-foot) length, providing flexible placement options for external drives without compromising data integrity.
- Reliable Data Transfer: Compliant with Serial ATA III specifications, guaranteeing stable and error-free communication between your computer and external storage.
- Universal Compatibility: Designed with standard eSATA male connectors on both ends, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of eSATA-enabled devices and host systems.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ESATA6 is a purpose-built eSATA data cable, measuring 1.8 meters (6 feet) in length, designed to connect external SATA storage devices to a host computer. It supports the Serial ATA III specification, delivering a maximum data transfer rate of 6 Gbps, which is essential for handling large datasets and high-bandwidth applications.
Engineered for reliability, this shielded cable ensures consistent performance and data integrity, making it suitable for environments where data corruption or transfer interruptions are unacceptable. Its male-to-male eSATA connectors provide broad compatibility, simplifying integration into existing IT infrastructures or home office setups.
- Core Functionality: Provides a direct, high-speed eSATA connection, enabling efficient data exchange between your computer and external storage for critical tasks.
- Enhanced Data Throughput: Supports 6 Gbps data transfer, significantly reducing the time required for large file transfers and system backups, boosting operational efficiency.
- Durable Construction: Features a shielded design and robust connectors, minimizing signal interference and ensuring long-term reliability in demanding use cases.
- Flexible Deployment: The 1.8-meter length offers ample reach, allowing for convenient positioning of external drives to optimize workspace and accessibility.
- Operational Value: Complies with CE and RoHS standards, demonstrating a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, contributing to a lower total cost of ownership.
Choose the StarTech.com ESATA6 cable for a dependable, high-performance solution to connect your essential external SATA storage devices.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
High-Speed External Data Backup
Organizations frequently need to perform rapid, reliable backups of critical data to external storage devices. This eSATA cable provides a 6 Gbps connection, significantly accelerating backup processes and ensuring data integrity.
Small business offices, IT departments, creative agencies, data archival facilities
Expanding Local Storage Capacity
When internal storage is insufficient, businesses can leverage external eSATA drives for additional capacity without network overhead. The 1.8-meter cable offers flexible placement for these high-performance storage solutions.
Engineering firms, video production studios, research institutions, home office professionals
Secure Offline Data Archival
For sensitive data that requires offline storage for security or compliance, external eSATA drives connected via this cable offer a direct, isolated solution. It supports quick data transfer for efficient archival and retrieval.
Legal practices, financial advisory firms, healthcare clinics, government agencies
Key Features
6 Gbps Data Transfer Rate
Ensures rapid file transfers and efficient backup operations, minimizing downtime for critical data management tasks.
1.8 Meter (6 ft) Cable Length
Provides flexible placement options for external storage devices, optimizing workspace organization and accessibility.
Serial ATA III Compliance
Guarantees stable and error-free communication with modern eSATA devices, protecting data integrity during transfers.
Shielded Cable Construction
Reduces electromagnetic interference, ensuring reliable signal transmission and preventing data corruption in electrically noisy environments.
Male-to-Male eSATA Connectors
Offers broad compatibility with a wide range of eSATA-enabled host systems and external storage enclosures, simplifying integration.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and accounting practices use this cable for secure, high-speed local backups of sensitive client data or transferring large case files to external drives.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance carriers deploy this for rapid, secure local data transfers or archival to external storage, meeting data retention policies.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Clinics and medical labs utilize this for quick, reliable transfer of large medical imaging files or patient data to external, secure storage devices.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Factories and industrial plants use this for transferring large CAD files, production logs, or machine data to external storage for analysis or backup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of external storage devices are compatible with this cable?
This StarTech.com ESATA6 cable is compatible with any external hard drive enclosure, SSD enclosure, or RAID system that features a standard eSATA (7-pin) port. It works with devices supporting SATA I, II, and III specifications.
Can this cable be used to connect an internal SATA drive externally?
Yes, if you have an external enclosure designed for internal SATA drives that provides an eSATA port, this cable can connect that enclosure to your computer's eSATA port. It facilitates the external use of internal SATA drives.
Does this eSATA cable provide power to the external drive?
No, standard eSATA cables like the ESATA6 are designed for data transfer only. External eSATA drives typically require a separate power adapter to function, as eSATA ports do not supply power.
What is the maximum effective distance for an eSATA connection with this cable?
The 1.8-meter (6-foot) length of this cable is within the recommended specifications for eSATA to maintain optimal signal integrity and 6 Gbps transfer speeds. Longer cables might experience signal degradation.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.