Figure 3-20 Connecting an eSATA cable to the eSATA/USB combo port (R830)
1. eSATA/USB combo port
Disconnecting an eSATA device
When you have finished using an eSATA device, you can follow the
procedures below in order to disconnect it:
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If you disconnect an eSATA device or turn off the power while the
computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage an eSATA
device or the drive.
TOSHIBA Hi-Speed Port Replicator II
In addition to the ports available on the computer, the TOSHIBA Hi-Speed
Port Replicator II also provides several kinds of ports.
User's Manual
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A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to
the computer's eSATA/USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep
Mode or Hibernation Mode. If this occurs, disconnect the eSATA
device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on.
If you connect an eSATA device after the computer has already been
turned on, it will take about ten seconds for it to be recognized by the
computer. Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive
before this period has elapsed.
Wait for the indicator light of an eSATA device to go out to make sure
all activity has stopped.
Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the
Windows Taskbar.
Click an eSATA device that you want to remove.
Carefully pull an eSATA device's eSATA/USB combo connector out
from within the computer's eSATA/USB combo port.
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2. eSATA cable
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