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and software compatibility with Parallel ATA, and
should be transparent to both the BIOS and oper-
ating system. Simply add more Serial ATA links to
increase the number of connectivity points in your
system.
What are the ideal uses of Serial ATA?
Although the specification supports all ATA and
ATAPI devices (i.e. CD, DVD, tape drives, etc.), and
delivers superior performance than both Hi-Speed USB
2.0 and FireWire/IEEE 1394, external Serial ATA con-
nectors are intended for storage devices. Serial ATA
works best in storage environments that require high
data throughput to deliver large files quickly and effi-
ciently, maximizing the storage systems utilization and
enhancing overall productivity.
Due to its performance, reliability, scalability and
cost-effectiveness, Serial ATA can be implemented in a
wide-range of settings, from desktop usage to network
storage applications.