Storage Device Cables Flashcards
1
Q
IDE
A
Integrated Drive Electronics
2
Q
Integrated Drive Electronics
A
- 18inch
- 40 + 80 pin varieties
- 2 devices per cable, max 4 devices
3
Q
SATA
A
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
4
Q
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
A
- IDE’s successor
- 12inch
- 1 device per cable
- 7 pin connector
- 15 pin power connector
5
Q
eSATA
A
External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
6
Q
External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
A
- Allows for connection of SATA to an external port
- 2m max length
- Shielded cable
- Replaced by Thunderbolt + USB
7
Q
FireWire
A
- IEEE 1349 connector
- 12V power
- 60+ devices
- 400mbps + 800mbps
8
Q
SCSI
A
Small Computer System Interface
9
Q
Small Computer System Interface
A
- Used in enterprises
- Costly
- Uses an HBA
10
Q
HBA
A
Host Bus Adapter