Acard Technology invites you to participate in the 13th Annual International IC-China Conference & Exhibition (IIC-China 2008)
According to Acard Technology, a frontrunner in IC R&D, it will participate in the 13th Annual International IC-China Conference & Exhibition (IIC-China 2008) held during March 10-11, 2008, at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. The focus of the exhibition is to introduce customers with different needs for embedded system solutions using different interfaces. Friends in the business, if you are interested in the topic, you are welcome to join the event with Acard Technology. We are here at your disposal.
At the 13th Annual International IC-China Conference & Exhibition (IIC-China 2008), Acard Technology will display industrial SATA/IDE storage units for auto electronics, medical electronics and communication products. In USB storage, Acard Technology will introduce high-capacity and easy-backup solutions tailored for laptops. At last, we will display the LED signboard control panel and other embedded system storage solutions. Also, professionals will explain our products on site and recommend products that meet your needs. We are here at your disposal.
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The Best Substitute for IDE HDDs and the Number One Choice in Industrial Storage

-- IDE-to-SATA Bridge converts 2.5" SATA HDD to 3.5" IDE HDD form-factor

(2008/1/15, Taipei) ACARD Technology announced today the release of the ARS-2133, an IDE to 2.5" SATA HDD bridge. With IDE HDDs being phased out of production and the rapid growth of the 2.5" SATA HDD market, ACARD's ARS-2133 helps users avoid the costs of having to stockpile IDE HDDs. By using the ARS-2133 with a 3.5" form-factor enclosure, users can now continue to the use the IDE interfaces on their system without any additional software or drivers. This offers SOHO, home computers, industrial computers, MIS, technicians, hospital equipment, factory equipment, digital video recording (DVR) devices with the best option for transferring data between SATA and IDE interfaces. This IDE to 2.5" SATA HDD bridge offers the following features:

  • Single-chip IDE-to-SATA bridge design
  • No driver installation required
  • LED indicator for showing device access status
  • Same dimensions as 3.5" HDDs on the market
  • 3.5" form-factor, simplifying system installation
  • Ease of installation and use
  • Connects the same way as standard 3.5" IDE HDDs making it suitable for the data bridge needs of all users.

The ARS-2133 utilizes the single-channel SATA (Serial ATA)-to-PATA (Parallel ATA) bridge chip ARC-722. This SATA 3G-to-IDE bridge chip connects IDE storage devices to SATA controller chips – or SATA storage devices to the IDE controller chip. By converting control signals seamlessly between serial (SATA) and parallel (IDE) formats, it achieves bi-directional data transfer rates of 3Gbps. Old systems and industrial computers generally don't provide a SATA interface and they can often be difficult to replace. With the steady growth of the SATA HDD market, ACARD identified a requirement for a product that allows 3.5" IDE interfaces to be used with 2.5" SATA HDDs. This resulted in the creation of ARS-2133, allowing users to substitute 2.5" SATA HDDs directly for 3.5" IDE HDDs without having to replace entire systems.

2.5" SATA HDDs were generally used in notebook computers or standard external HDD enclosures. Older systems, however, often lacked the SATA interface and it was also difficult securing a 2.5" SATA HDD within the chassis as well. With the ARS-2133 from ACARD, the interface issue is not only solved but users of older systems can now use 2.5" SATA HDDs like standard 3.5" IDE HDDs as well. Industry Reports state that the 2.5" SATA HDD market continued to grow between 2006 and 2007. SATA HDDs are now being used in a wide range of applications and the ARS-2133 offers users the best substitute for 3.5" IDE HDDs.
Knowledge
Notes for eSATA Storage Installation
eSATA storage should be connected correctly to ensure data safety. According to Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO), has defined the eSATA specifications for external SATA storage. Though many realize that a connector versus a cable is the commonly known distinctive difference between internal and external SATA storage, very few know their difference in signals. As the eSATA cable is longer than the eSATA, it requires stronger signals to transfer data. Therefore, it is inappropriate for some users to change the internal SATA connector to eSATA application. As a result, data loss or system failure will occur due to signal instability or inadequacy. In some cases, the eSATA hard drive will disappear from the system. For this reason, it is always better to use an eSATA interface or the eSATA port that comes with the system for connecting eSATA hard drives. This way, users can ensure storage stability.

User A:
Due to the requirement of my job, I have to repair and backup data in a lot of HDDs. However, the most bridges in the market only supports either IDE or SATA interface. Does any one know where to find a bridges supports 2.5" IDE, 3.5" IDE and SATA interfaces especially with both USB and eSATA host interfaces. So I can connect any HDD to my computer easily via USB port. Also, I can quickly backup all data via the eSATA port.

User B:

As a MIS, I encountered the same situation as you asked. Before, I usually need two to three different bridges to complete file backup. But now, I can easily deal with of these matters using an ACARD ARS-2200, the IDE/SATA to USB/eSATA bridge.

ACARD：
ARS-2200 Bridge Pro is the first to provide USB and eSATA combo interfaces for the mobility demands of data storage in the market. ARS-22-- is able to convert 2.5"/3.5" HDD of SATA or IDE interface as well as 5.25" ATAPI devices, such as CD/DVD reader/writers. It is very convenient to connect and doesn't have the hassel of assembling and disassembling external box. And the best part is that ARS-2200 offers plug-and-play feature, no driver needed. It is great for mobile data storage need of general purpose.

Features：
●Built-in ACARD USB/eSATA to SATA & IDE controller chip
●Support for USB2.0 or eSATA connections to the PC
●Can be connected to SATA and IDE hard disks or optical drives
●LED indicators that show the IDE/SATA device access status
●Thoughtful OTB (one Touch Backup) button design that supports USB backup at the press of a button
●Can be used with eSBR (Easy Storage, Easy Backup, Easy Recovery) application
●Offers connectors for 2.5”, 3.5” and 5.25” drives with fool-proof installation
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