Description
Serial ATA Cable
The serial ATA (serial advanced technology attachment), or SATA cables
are designed to replace the older ATA cables used for connection of
storage devices. Since SATA offers higher data transfer speeds, almost
all modern desktop motherboards have integrated SATA host adapters.
Unlike PATA, the same SATA connectors are used on both 3.5-inch SATA
drives (used in desktop and server computers) and 2.5-inch drives (for
portable computers). Each SATA cable has two 8-pin connectors (one on
each end) and connects one motherboard socket to one hard drive.
