Note: eSATA connectors are keyed differently, to prevent the use of internal SATA cables in external applications. While internal SATA connectors have an "L" shaped key, eSATA connectors use smaller, vertically offset keys. Typically used to connect external SATA devices to external SATA ports or connectors. Each end is terminated in an eSATA connector for use with external SATA devices and controller ports only.
Certified to perform to SATA 6 Gbps performance standards.Note that SATA 6 Gbps cables are backwards compatible and can be used with SATA 3 Gbps and SATA 1.5 Gbps devices.
Note: The data transfer of the SATA subsystem will be limited to that of the slowest device. For example, if a SATA 6 Gbps cable is connected to a SATA 3 Gbps drive and a SATA 1.5 Gbps controller, the drive will be limited to a transfer rate of 1.5 Gbps.
