*Requires AHCI support from the host system BIOS, controller, and driver. AHCI support is typically implemented in RAID configurations. **For hard drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.
Improved protocol for enhanced data integrity
Increase design and layout flexibility per system with new cable lengths of 3.28 ft. Benefit from thinner, smaller serial cables and connectors for easy routing and improved system cooling.
Performance increase to up to 3 Gb/s and 6Gb/s maximum external (burst) data transfer rate
Take advantage of Native Command Queuing*, and allow your hard drive to have several write or read commands at the same time. The Drive Lock security feature prevents software access to user data until user-defined passwords are provided.