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port multiplier

Also called a "fan-out," it is a device that expands one physical socket/jack into several. For example, an eSATA port multiplier allows multiple external SATA drives to be connected to one eSATA port on the computer. Also called a "port expander," another example is a USB hub, which allows multiple USB devices to work with one USB port on the computer. See SATA and USB.

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In addition, eSATA enables external storage to utilize features and mechanisms such as Native Command Queuing, Hot Plug, Port Multipliers and many more advanced SATA features.

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Port Multiplier enables 15 drives to be connected to a single SATA controller.

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The test results below are achieved by using a Silicon Image 3Gb/s Port Multiplier and 2--4 Seagate Barracuda 7200.

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When a port multiplier is added to a single SATA port, a single host port can access up to 15 drives.

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The new SATA II specification addresses this rising demand with its new Port Multipliers (PMs).