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    2.5" SATA Drives (0 products)

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    SATA hardware

    If you have owned any type of laptop or PC in the last fifteen years or so, you can pretty much guarantee it was a Serial ATA (SATA) compatible piece of hardware. Whether it was a hard drive (HDD), a solid-state drive (SSD), or an optical drive, almost all of them used SATA until quite recently. In simple terms, SATA is how almost everything storage-related connects to the motherboard.

    SATA Hard Drives

    What exactly is a SATA hard drive? A SATA hard drive is a type of mass storage device which is rewritable. It has decent transmission speeds, impressive storage capacities and outstanding support by virtually all operating systems and motherboards.

    Where are they located?

    They are found inside virtually all desktop computers, laptops, and servers. SATA hard drives tend to make a distinctive noise when reading or writing data, which makes them easy to identify. SATA hard drives for desktop computers are usually 4 inches wide, 1.03 inches high, and 5.79 inches in length. These are usually referred to as 3.5-inch hard drives. SATA hard drives intended for laptops are generally 2.7 inches wide, 0.37 inches high, and 3.96 inches in length, and are usually referred to as 2.5-inch hard drives. SATA hard drives are not just confined to laptops and PCs. They can also be found in gaming consoles (including PlayStation 3 and 4), and the Xbox 360 amongst others.

    SATA technical

    SATA cables consist of 7 conductors, making the interface much more suitable for compact desktop computers and laptops. Plus, SATA supports hot swapping, a feature that makes it possible to replace or add a hard drive without stopping or shutting down the system, which means uninterrupted service throughout. The SATA interface supports faster data-transfer speeds via higher signalling rates.

    Why do I need a SATA drive?

    Dependent on the spec of your PC's motherboard, it could be necessary to install a SATA drive as opposed to a drive with an incompatible connection type. SATA is a specific type of connection used to link up to the motherboard so that your computer can function.

    Choose your SATA Drive from Ebuyer

    Manufacturers such as Western Digital and HGST produce a wide range of 2.5" SATA drives. These internal hard drives are available in different specifications. Most are SATA lll and some are specifically designed to be compatible with the latest gaming consoles as well as with computers. Why not look through the full range we have here. Order today and take advantage of the low prices and fast delivery that we always offer here at Ebuyer.com.