The esataplt2m internal to external sata to esata plate adapter adds external data support to any existing serial ata sata controller enabling you to connect esata storage to a computer with support for data transfer rates of up to 6gbps this external sata plate lets you take advantage of the increased data integrity provided by external hard drives or raid devices that support esata connections connecting your esata storage couldnt be simpler just install this plate into an open io sl