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Serial ATA cables and connectors

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3.3 Serial ATA cables and connectors The Serial ATA interface cable consists of four conductors in two differential pairs, plus three ground connections. The cable size may be 30 to 26 AWG with a maximum length of one meter (39.37 inches). See Table 8 for connector pin definitions. Either end of the SATA signal cable can be attached to the drive or host. For direct backplane connection, the drive connectors are inserted directly into the host receptacle. The drive and the host receptacle incorporate features that enable the direct connection to be hot pluggable and blind mateable. For installations which require cables, you can connect the drive as illustrated in Figure 2. Signal connector Power connector Signal cable Power cable Figure 2. Attaching SATA cabling Each cable is keyed to ensure correct orientation. Barracuda 7200.11 Serial ATA drives support latching SATA connectors. Barracuda 7200.11 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. E 23

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Barracuda 7200.11 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. E
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3.3
Serial ATA cables and connectors
The Serial ATA interface cable consists of four conductors in two differential pairs, plus three ground connec-
tions. The cable size may be 30 to 26 AWG with a maximum length of one meter (39.37 inches). See Table 8
for connector pin definitions. Either end of the SATA signal cable can be attached to the drive or host.
For direct backplane connection, the drive connectors are inserted directly into the host receptacle. The drive
and the host receptacle incorporate features that enable the direct connection to be hot pluggable and blind
mateable.
For installations which require cables, you can connect the drive as illustrated in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Attaching SATA cabling
Each cable is keyed to ensure correct orientation. Barracuda 7200.11 Serial ATA drives support latching SATA
connectors.
Power cable
Signal cable
Signal connector
Power connector