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What is the most common connection used by optical drives?
The most common connection used by optical drives is the SATA (Serial ATA) interface. SATA has largely replaced the older IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connections due to its faster data transfer rates and improved performance. Most modern optical drives, including CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives, utilize the SATA connection for seamless integration with computers and other devices.
What is A keyed connector used to connect to an optical drive.?
A keyed connector used to connect to an optical drive typically refers to the SATA (Serial ATA) connector. This connector has a specific shape and alignment that prevents incorrect insertion, ensuring a secure and proper connection between the optical drive and the motherboard. The keying feature helps maintain data integrity and reduces the risk of damage to the connectors during installation.
What type of power connector is used to connect to hard disk drives or optical drives?
molex for IDE devices and sata power connector for SATA devices
Where is sata cables most commonly used in?
SATA cables are most commonly used in computers. They are cables that are used to connect the various SATA devices inside a computer such as the hard drive.
Just replaced a defective secondary 160gb sata hard drive with a 200gb sata hard drive the new hard drive is not functioning I used the new cables that came with the one what is the problem?
You should check the exact type of your SATA drives, and what cables they require, on their website: SATA drives come as SATA-1 and SATA-2, and also as E-SATA [external SATA], I believe. The cables may be different, check it out on Wiki or your mfrs site. cheers!
Which type of power connector is used to connect devices such as optical drives and hard drives?
There are two kinds in common use:Molex - an older standard, but still commonSATA - Serial ATA, a newer standardSee the related links for pictures.
How does one convert a IDE hard drive to a SATA hard drive?
You cannot do that. SATA and IDE are not compatible. What you can do is to buy special expension card which can work with SATA drives. For instance, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124022
Are SATA drives USB drives?
SATA (Serial ATA) drives are normal drives that use the SATA interface when connecting to a PC. A SATA cable is used to bridge the gap between the drive and the computers motherboard and a separate cable is used to provide power to the drive.USB, in a similar way to SATA, refers to an interface. It is possible to use a USB cable to connect a SATA drive to a USB port but only if you use an appropriate SATA-USB adapter.Most, if not all, external hard-drive kits, which may be sold as 'USB hard-drives', will contain a SATA drive inside a drive caddy with a USB cable connecting it to the PC. The caddy will already have the SATA-USB adapter built into it, negating the need to go and buy one yourself.Please don't try and wedge a USB cable straight into the back of a SATA drive as it will no doubt cause damage.
What two types of interfaces might be used by an internal DVD drive?
PATA or SATA
What two type iterfaces might be used by an internal DVD drive?
IDE And SATA
What is the name of the ATA standard that uses a serial cable?
The ATA standard that uses a serial cable is SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment). SATA is used for hard drives, optical drives and other such storage devices.
What two types of interfaces might be used bay internal DVD drive?
IDE or SATA
