With data transfer speeds up to 300 MB/sec & a new & enhanced architecture, Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, CD-ROMs, CD-RWs, DVDs, & removable storage devices are quickly gaining popularity. Ensure the fastest & most stable performance from your SATA devices with the SATA24, the new Serial ATA cable from Star Tech.com. The 7-pin Serial ATA architecture replaces the wide, bulky 40-pin Parallel ATA interface. At barely over a quarter-inch wide, these small cables will vastly improve airflow in your case & reduce clutter. Serial ATA specifies a point-to-point connection that allows for easy cable routing within a system. This avoids master/slave, “daisy-chaining, ” & termination issues. SATA’s keyed connectors prevent broken or bent pins & allow a firmly seated connection with minimal pressure.