Brand New SATA2 Cables w/Locking Latch / UV Blue Review
Brand New SATA2 Cables w/Locking Latch / UV Blue Feature
UV-active With Locking Capability 6GB Maximum transfer rate Hot-swap capability Thinner Cable construction compares with ATA Locking latch connector guarantees proper connection to device Locking Latch connector is compatible with non-locking connector Background: Serial ATA (SATA) replaces Parallel ATA (PATA, a.k.a. IDE) as the new standard for high speed, reliable data transfer between your computers motherboard and storage drives. SATA provides faster data transfers, less clutter due to a more compact cable, leading to better in-case air circulation and ability to hot swap connections. First generation SATA is generally referred to simply as SATA, but is also known as SATA 150 or SATA 1, has a thoughput of 1.5 gbit/s. It is an internal interface that uses "L" type connectors. They are referred to as "L" connectors because if you look at the female connector head on, it has a sideways "L" shaped slot. The male connector has an "L" shaped tongue. Second generation SATA is known as SATA 3 Gbps but commonly referred to as SATA 2 and sometimes SATA 300. It supports a 3.0 Gbps transfer rate and also uses the "L" type connector. SATA 2 cables are backward compatible with first generation SATA devices. However, maximum throughput will be limited to the least common denominator.
