[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Storage
SATA
A common interface for hard drives and SSDs, slower than NVMe.
Also known as:
SATA interface
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
SATA is a long-standing storage interface used by hard drives and many SSDs. It caps throughput near 550 MB/s, well below NVMe over PCIe.
See SATA III.
Where SATA Matters
Laptops
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SATA?
A common interface for hard drives and SSDs, slower than NVMe.
What terms are related to SATA?
Related Storage terms include HDD.