Using e-SATA w/ Intel iMac?

I've been advised that e-SATA drives would be my best option for running 2 external drives.
This is apparently what's best for the East West Quantum Leap Sample engine.
Very cpu intensive.
Is e-SATA even an option for me?
Do I need some connector or "card"?
Thanks,
Ken
My Computer specs:
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac8,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: IM81.00C1.B00
SMC Version: 1.29f1

There is no ExpressCard port on an iMac, only FireWire. You could not use an eSATA system on the computer. You could put two SATA drives into a FireWire enclosure, however. Use FW800 if your iMac has a FW800 port for best speed.

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