First version of the esata script.

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+The Dell PE1800 servers utilize the Intel ICH8 chipset, which will not do
+hot swap SATA.  However, "cold plug" is supported.
+
+1. Connect an ESATA to SATA connector inside the DELL PE1800 from SATA CON 0
+   to an external card cage bracket.  KingWin makes such an adapter cheap.
+2. Power up the PE1800.
+3. To use the external ESATA drive:
+   1. Connect the drive to the PE1800 via an ESATA cable.
+   2. Power it up.
+   3. Run the script: sudo esata mount.
+   4. Perform the IO operations with the mounted filesystem @ /media/esata.
+   5. Run the script: sudo esata umount.
+   6. Power down the drive.
+   7. Disconnect the drive's ESATA cable from the PE1800.
+