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A typical SATA hard drive operates at speeds of 5400 to 7200 RPM (revolutions per minute), which translates to data transfer rates ranging from approximately 150 MB/s to 600 MB/s. The most common type, SATA III, has a maximum theoretical transfer speed of 6 Gbps (about 600 MB/s), though real-world speeds are often lower due to various factors. Higher RPM drives, such as 10,000 RPM or 15,000 RPM models, are available but are primarily used in enterprise environments.

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