SATA (Serial ATA)

The successor to parallel ATA for data storage; a point-to-point connection that delivers full throughput to each storage device by allowing a single controller to manage multiple ports. Serial ATA technology starts at transfer rates of 1.5Gb/s with a roadmap up to 3.0Gb/s and ultimately up to 6.0Gb/s; enables affordable disk-based storage with thinner cabling than Parallel ATA.