Storage Cables Flashcards
What connector does Thunderbolt 1 and 2 use?
DP-type connector
What connector does Thunderbolt 3 and 4 use?
USB-C type connector
Can thunderbolt 3 be plugged into a USB-C port?
No
Can a thunderbolt 3 USB-C be plugged into a Thunderbolt 3 port?
Yes
Can Thunderbolt 4 be plugged into USB 4?
Yes. This can be used both ways but only with USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4.
How fast is Thunderbolt 4?
40Gbps
How long are Thunderbolt 4 cables?
Half a meter
What is a Lightning cable?
Created by apple for their mobile devices. Fully reversible so can connect upside down.
What is a Sata cable?
Standard method of connecting a storage device to a motherboard.
What does Sata stand for?
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment.
There are 2 types of Sata, what are they?
Sata 7 pin data cable. Sata 15 pin power connector.
How many versions of Sata is there?
Sata 1, Sata 2, and Sata 3.
How fast is Sata 1, 2 and 3?
1 - 1500 Mbps (1.5Gbps) 2 - 3000 Mbps (3Gbps) 3 - 6000Mbps (6Gbps)
What is eSata used for?
External hard drives
Why is eSata not so common use now?
USB 3 and 4 becoming a lot faster that an eSata connection
What does IDE stand for?
Integrated Drive Electronics
What did IDE transfer to?
PATA
What does PATA stand for?
Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment
What does it mean by parallel in PATA?
Supports up to two devices and can communicate at the same time
Whats the difference between PATA and SATA?
PATA uses IDE cables and connectors and standards.
What is a IDE or PATA cable?
Grey flat ribbon that has 40 pins to connect to the motherboard.
How many devices can Sata connect to?
Only 1. But has a high speed.
What does Serial mean?
1 at a time or in a serial manner.
What other cable does IDE and PATA need apart from a grey ribbon cable?
Molex for power.
What is Molex?
4-pin power connector from power supply to device.
What does SCSI stand for?
Small computer systems Interface.
How can SCSI connect to devices?
Narrow (up to 7 devices) Wide (Up to 15 devices)
2 cables are needed to connect SCSI, what are they?
1 High density cable (68 pins) 2 Molex. You can use just 1 SCA single connector attachment as this has both data and power.
What is the speed of SCSI?
320Mbps.