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What is the maximum data transfer speed of SATA revision 3.2?
What is the maximum data transfer speed of SATA revision 3.2?
What type of SATA connection is used for powering storage devices?
What type of SATA connection is used for powering storage devices?
Which revision of SATA first allowed a data transfer rate of 6 gigabits per second?
Which revision of SATA first allowed a data transfer rate of 6 gigabits per second?
What is the primary function of the smaller 7 pin connector in SATA connections?
What is the primary function of the smaller 7 pin connector in SATA connections?
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How long can an eSATA cable be for external SATA connections?
How long can an eSATA cable be for external SATA connections?
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What is one key characteristic of SATA connections compared to previous storage types?
What is one key characteristic of SATA connections compared to previous storage types?
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What does the abbreviation 'SATA' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'SATA' stand for?
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On a motherboard, how are different SATA revisions usually differentiated?
On a motherboard, how are different SATA revisions usually differentiated?
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What type of power connection is needed for a storage drive that does not have a molex connector?
What type of power connection is needed for a storage drive that does not have a molex connector?
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Which connector type is used for internal SATA connections on a motherboard?
Which connector type is used for internal SATA connections on a motherboard?
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What is a major difference between internal SATA and external eSATA connectors?
What is a major difference between internal SATA and external eSATA connectors?
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Which of the following options provides connectivity options for external storage drives?
Which of the following options provides connectivity options for external storage drives?
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What must be connected to access data on a storage drive?
What must be connected to access data on a storage drive?
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Which type of cable would be necessary to connect an eSATA drive to a computer?
Which type of cable would be necessary to connect an eSATA drive to a computer?
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Which color cables are mentioned as connecting to the storage drives?
Which color cables are mentioned as connecting to the storage drives?
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What does the black, yellow, and blue connections specifically relate to in the context of storage drives?
What does the black, yellow, and blue connections specifically relate to in the context of storage drives?
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Study Notes
SATA Storage Interfaces
- SATA stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, a common interface type for internal computer storage devices.
- Different SATA revisions exist, each with increasing data transfer speeds.
- SATA 1.0: 1.5 Gbps, 1 meter cable
- SATA 2.0: 3 Gbps
- SATA 3.0: 6 Gbps
- SATA 3.2: 16 Gbps, 1 meter cable
- External storage uses eSATA, supporting up to 2-meter cables at speeds matching internal SATA versions.
- SATA drives have a 7-pin data connector and a 15-pin power connector.
- A Molex connector can also power older SATA drives.
- SATA connections are one-to-one, with a single data and power cable connecting to a single drive.
- Motherboards contain SATA connectors (e.g., SATA 2 and 3) with differentiated colors (yellow, for example, on one board).
- Multiple storage devices can be connected through multiple SATA ports on the motherboard.
- eSATA (external SATA) uses a different connector type from internal SATA despite similar physical appearances.
- Dedicated eSATA cables are necessary for eSATA connections.
- External storage devices often offer various connection options, including FireWire, USB, and eSATA.
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This quiz covers the basics of SATA storage interfaces, including different revisions and their data transfer speeds. Additionally, it will explore eSATA connections and the physical components involved in SATA drives. Test your knowledge of these critical features in modern computer storage.
