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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, SE1_21-SE2_65: SATAe Connectors, Important

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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA1 SATA6 SATA2 SE1_21-SE2_65: SATAe Connectors These connectors are SATAe (SATA Express) interface ports. Each SATAe connector can be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices. SATA6 SATA5 SATA1 SATA2 SE2_65 (SATA_EX2) SE1_21 (SATA_EX1) Important ●● Please do not fold the SATA or SATAe cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ●● SATA cable has identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes. 28 Overview of Components

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Overview of Components
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to
one SATA device.
SATA5
SATA1
SATA2
SATA6
SATA3
SATA4
SE1_21-SE2_65: SATAe Connectors
These connectors are SATAe (SATA Express) interface ports. Each SATAe connector
can be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices.
SATA1
SATA5
SATA2
SATA6
SE1_21
(SATA_EX1)
SE2_65
(SATA_EX2)
Important
●
Please do not fold the SATA or SATAe cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may
result during transmission otherwise.
●
SATA cable has identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.