“Serial ATA – or simply SATA – is the hard disk standard created to replace the parallel ATA interface, a.k.a. IDE. SATA provides a transfer rate of 150 MB/s or 300 MB/s against of a 133 MB/s maximum using the previous technology. In this tutorial we will explain everything you need to know about Serial ATA.”Here are some more Storage reviews from around the web:
- HighPoint RocketRAID 2640X4 @ TechwareLabs
- Vantec NexStar MX Dual Drive Enclosure Review @ OCModShop
- Super Micro C2SBX+ @ Phoronix
- VelociRaptors In RAID 5, A Case Study In Speed @ HotHardware
- G.Skill 64GB SATA II SSD Review @ Hardware Canucks
- HighPoint RocketRAID 3120 PCIe SATA RAID Controller @ ExtremeTech
- SanDisk Mobile Ultra 8GB microSDHC Card @ I4U
- Areca ARC-1231ML SATA RAID 6 Controller @ Tweaktown
- n-Tegrity – Fingerprint protected Personal Data Manager Review @ Rbmods
I’m just mad about SATA

Hardware Secrets can tell you all you want to know about Serial ATA, it’s different flavours and speeds. It’s more that just a quick picture of a SATA cable and a PATA cable, they delve into NCQ, port multipliers and even pinout diagrams. Drop by for a look into the newest way to cut cable clutter and speed up your data transfers.