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Top Nurse
05-30-2007, 12:54 PM
I have a bunch of SATA I Raptors and need to buy some new cables. Is there any electrical difference between the SATA I and SATA II cables?

Also do those clip thingies actually work and if so do they work on SATA I drives?

unhappy_mage
05-30-2007, 03:31 PM
Electrical differences? Perhaps. Differences that make a difference? No.

The little clip things may or may not work on sata 1 drives, but they shouldn't interfere.

Top Nurse
05-31-2007, 02:01 AM
Thanks a lot :D

SATA II cables it is for future upgradability.

drizzt81
05-31-2007, 08:16 AM
The SATA-io has one set of cable specification that is valid for all currently available signaling rates. SATA-II cables are marketing only.

Lazn_Work
05-31-2007, 01:12 PM
there is no difference at all, not in any way shape or form other than a lie to make you pay more.