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STORAGEsearch.com started running news stories about SATA in February 2001, and created a special directory page for it in November 2001. That's just a short way back in the span of storage history. We published our first parallel SCSI directory in 1992. The companies listed below have announced Serial ATA / SATA products in our storage news pages
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SATA / eSATA news
SeriTek/SpyderHUB Brings eSATA Disks to MacBook Air

LAS VEGAS, Nevada - April 14, 2008 - FirmTek, LLC today nnounced the SeriTek/SpyderHUB at NAB 2008.

This ultra small, 4 ounce USB / Firewire hub enables MacBook Air and other notebooks to connect to and boot from external eSATA hard disks.

The SeriTek/SpyderHUB supports JBOD, RAID 0 and SPAN (concatenate) formats. The RAID 0 setting includes the capability to create a striped RAID set while SPAN allows 2 SATA hard drives to be combined into one large volume. Users can create a hardware RAID and partition it with the "Master Boot Record" format to provide compatibility with both Mac OS X and Windows platforms. ...FirmTek profile


1.8" Storage Drives Report

Editor:- March 10, 2008 - STORAGEsearch.com published a new article and directory of 1.8" Storage Drives.

The battle for supremacy in the 1.8" storage drive form factor, between hard disks and flash SSDs is reminiscent of the 30 year war between Intel and AMD over which processor would be designed into PCs, notebooks and servers. Currently 21 oems actively market 1.8" drives. ...read the article


Fantom's New eSATA+USB Desktop MegaDisk

TORRANCE, CA - February 20, 2008 - Fantom Drives today announces its new G-Force MegaDisk eSATA + USB external storage systems.

Now available in 1TB ($319.95), 1.5TB ($459.95) and 2TB ($649.95) capacities , the MegaDisk storage system includes both eSATA (300MB/S) and USB 2.0 (60MB/S )interfaces and also includes NTI Shadow Backup. Fantom Drives' new offering has RAID built in and is housed in a desktop aluminum enclosure. ...Fantom Drives profile, Firewire Storage


Sans Digital Introduces 3.5" InstaRAID

Santa Fe Springs, CA - February 15, 2008 - Sans Digital today introduced the InstaRAID IR12TB - a a 3.5" SATA hard drive module which houses 2 internal 2.5" drives with RAID support.

The IR12TB has a built-in hardware RAID engine to support RAID 1 (mirroring) and RAID 0 (stripping) allowing data redundancy or performance increase, while only occupying the space of a single 3.5" hard drive. ...Sans Digital profile, Storage Boxes

Editor's comments:-
the idea is not entirely new. A few years ago Adtron used to market the I35MB Diskpak which included 2x PATA mirrored disks.


Goodbye to the Power Cable for eSATA

BEAVERTON, Ore - January 14, 2008 - SATA-IO today announced its Power Over eSATA initiative.

The new specification will provide power to external SATA (eSATA) devices without the need for a separate power connection. Led by the organization's Cable and Connector group, the specification is targeted for completion in the second half of 2008. ...SATA-IO, storage ORGs


Samsung Launches Coolest Terabyte Hard Drive

SEOUL, South Korea - January 3, 2008 - Samsung announced today its new F1 RAID Class 3.5" SATA hard drive featuring 1TB of capacity.

Offering the world's highest recording density using only 3 platters and running at 7,200 RPM, the F1R drive is designed for demanding applications such as database, email servers and web servers.

The Spinpoint F1R specs an MTBF of 1.2 million hours and offers enterprise class features such as command completion time limit, and vibration tolerance. It features a 16 or 32MB cache, a SATA interface, 175MB/s maximum media transfer rate, and NCQ.

Samsung claims the F1R is the coolest operating 1TB hard drive in its class with an average of 6.7 watts in idle mode and an average of 7.2 watts in random seek mode. It will ship this quarter. ...Samsung profile


Aristos Logic Samples Multi Interface RAID Chip

Foothill Ranch, California - October 15, 2007 - Aristos Logic announced today availability of the AL3450 UltraSlice-MPx - 3rd generation RAID storage processor chip.

The AL3450 integrates the multi-processor RSP engine, 3Gb/s SAS and 4Gb/s Fibre Channel host and disk interfaces and a PCI-X interface on a single chip. Developed in response to some of the fastest growing segments of the market such as blade servers, the AL3450 features enterprise class performance and reliability while delivering low power consumption in a small footprint. It is available immediately in sample quantities to Aristos Logic's OEM partners. ...Aristos Logic profile, storage chips, RAID controllers


Formation Launches 320GB 3.5" SATA ToughDisk

MOORESTOWN, NJ - September 12, 2007 - Formation, Inc. announced today introduction of its ToughDisk 3500 SATA 320GB 3.3" rugged hard disk.

ToughDisk is a rugged data storage solution used by all branches of the US military and many commercial organizations because of its ability to perform reliably in temperature, altitude, shock, vibration, humidity, and dust conditions that would destroy conventional hard disks, at a fraction of the cost of solid-state storage.

"The TD3500 SATA can be used with high-end SAS controllers as well as any of the ubiquitous embedded SATA ports" says Sam Carswell, Formation's chief technology officer. "They provide the performance of SAS enterprise-class disks without the heat and mechanical limitations of those 15K RPM disks. Using the same principle that gives dual-core processors high performance with fewer watts of power dissipation, this 3.5" SATA disk contains 4x 2.5" inch platters bonded together with RAID. The independent actuator arms and read/write heads double the media transfer rate normally available from rugged disks." ...Formation profile, Military Storage


Adaptec Announces eSATA Adapter for PCI Express

MILPITAS, CA - September 5, 2007 - Adaptec, Inc. today announced the availability of a new 2 port SATA controller for PCIe.

The Adaptec 1225SA RAID controller installs in any available PCIe slot, and offers two external SATA ports with speeds up to 3Gbps using 2 meters cable length. The card is equipped with Adaptec Storage Manager software for ease of use and improved management, and offers RAID levels 0, 1, JBOD and eSATA hot-swap compatibility, enabling users to easily move drives or volumes from one system to another. MSRP is $75. ...Adaptec profile


Toshiba Announces 320G 2.5" SATA Drives

IRVINE, Calif - August 20, 2007 - Toshiba today announced the world's first 320G 2.5-inch hard disk drive.

The new drives spin at 5,400 RPM and feature capacity points from 80G to 320G. The company also announced a 7,200 RPM family of 2.5" products offering up to 200GB capacity. All support the SATA interface at a 3.0 Gbps data transfer rate, and free-fall sensor options are available on select models. ...Toshiba profile, hard disks. 2.5" solid state disks


Aleratec Launches SATA Blu-ray Duplicator

CHATSWORTH, Calif - June 25, 2007 - Aleratec announced today its new 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU, an all SATA Blu-ray duplicator.

The 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU will be launched with an introductory mail-in rebate through July 31 for 20 Aleratec duplicator grade Blu-ray BD-R Blu-ray blank discs FREE with purchase (a $360 value). The 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU incorporates 3 SATA Blu-ray drives that can simultaneously produce up to 3 Blu-ray, DVD or CD copies or recordings. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU has an eSATA connection to your computer for the most stable duplicating process.

For those that do not have an eSATA port on their computer, a dual channel eSATA host adapter is included FREE with purchase. ...Aleratec profile, Blu-ray / CD / DVD duplicators


MicroNet Smashes eSATA Disk Array Capacity Barrier

TORRANCE, CA - June 5, 2007 - MicroNet Technology today introduced the Platinum RAID Pro.
With upto 5 terabytes (price $4,499) it combines the highest capacity of any eSATA disk array on the market and requires no drivers to be installed.

The unit is factory-configured for RAID 5 so users can simply plug it in and immediately enjoy the benefits of parity RAID data protection.

The capacity breakthrough achieved by MicroNet is the result of design innovations in the host bus adapter and RAID controller to eliminate the 2 terabyte volume size limitation that restricts the available capacity of alternative eSATA-based disk arrays.
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To take advantage of this host computers must be running a modern operating system, including Windows Server 2003 and above, Windows Vista, recent Linux releases and Mac OS X, that is not burdened with older ATA address limitations. ...MicroNet profile, RAID systems

Western Digital Ships 250G 2.5" SATA Hard Drives

LAKE FOREST, Calif. - May 21, 2007 - Western Digital Corp today announced it is now shipping its 250GB WD Scorpio 2.5-inch SATA, 5,400 RPM hard drives.

According to market research firm, IDC shipments of 2.5" mobile hard drives will more than double in 2011 compared to 2006 volumes. ...Western Digital profile, Serial ATA (SATA), Hard disk drives
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SATA history:- this page in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Serial ATA Companies
Storage Boxes / Serial SCSI
ACARD Technology

AC&NC

Adaptec

Addonics Technologies

Adtron

Advanced Media

Afaya

Aleratec

AMCC

Arena MaxTronic

Astro Semiconductor

Broadcom

Ciprico

CMS Products

Comax Technology

Conduant

Data Protection Solutions

Dell Computer

Digi-Data

Dynamic Network Factory

EMC

Engenio

Enhance Technology

Exar

Fantom Drives

Finisar

FirmTek

Formation

Fujitsu

Gateway

GIGA-BYTE Technology

Hagiwara Sys-Com

HighPoint Technologies

HP

Hitachi

IBM

Idealstor

Infineon Technologies

Infortrend

Intel

INTELLIAM

Intelligent Computer Solutions

iQstor Networks

iStor Networks

iVivity

LDIC

LSI

Marvell

Memoright

MicroNet Technology

Molex

Mtron

NEC

NetCell

nStor

OCZ Technology Group

Olixir Technologies

Pacific Digital

Plextor

PMC-Sierra

Promise Technology

Proximity Data

PQI

QLogic

Samsung Electronics

SanDisk

Seagate Technology

SATA International Org

SATA IO members list

Sierra Logic

SiliconStor

Silicon Image

SMART Modular Technologies

Sony

STEC

STMicroelectronics

StorCase Technology

Super Talent Technology

Synology

Targa Systems

Toshiba

Vitesse

Western Digital

Xyratex
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Disk Jockey - handheld hard disk tool
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disk copier / eraser / tester / mirroring tool
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A25FB - 2.5"   flash SSDs from Adtron with upto 56 GBytes
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fibre-channel cables from TMC upto 4Gbps
SAS/ SATA storage cables etc
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SAS disk duplicators for  server oems from ICS
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rugged external disk drives from Olixir
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SATA flash SSDs with 150M bytes / sec burst read and 80M bytes / sec sustained write time from MTRON - sorry photo  coming soon
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Nibble:- Re: Serial ATA

Serial ATA is a storage interface specification for the next-generation computing platform. This interface is used to connect storage devices, such as hard disc drives, DVDs and CD-R/Ws, to the motherboard and is the replacement for today's Parallel ATA physical storage interface.

Serial ATA technology will allow for platform cost reductions and performance improvements while supporting a seamless transition from Parallel ATA technology. Serial ATA will supply storage interface headroom for many generations to come, beginning with 1.5 Gbps, and scalable to 2x, 4x and beyond.

Serial ATA is a drop-in solution that is compatible with existing ATA software drivers and will run on standard operating systems without modification. It will provide for systems that are easier to design, with narrower cables that are simple to route and install, smaller cable connectors, improved silicon design, and lower voltages, which alleviate current design constraints in Parallel ATA. Configuration of Serial ATA devices will be much simpler, with many of today's requirements for jumpers and settings no longer needed.

...from a featured Seagate Technology press release
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Serial Attached SCSI - Delivering Flexibility to the Data Center - article by LSI Logic and Maxtor

If you think you already know SAS because you know SATA and traditional SCSI then think again. Sometimes disruptive technologies wear an unassuming disguise. In fiction, Clark Kent, Frodo Baggins and Buffy Summers at first seem harmless, but we see them change into Superman, the Ring Bearer and the Slayer.

SAS too comes cloaked in plain garb - with a physical layer which looks a lot like SATA. But like the Incredible Hulk there are muscles rippling under that shirt - and you would be wrong to dismiss SAS so lightly. There's a lot more inside this interface than it says on the box as this informative article reveals. ...read the article, ...LSI Logic profile, ...Maxtor profile, Serial Attached SCSI

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SATA FAQs and Articles on Other Sites

articles:- about Serial ATA for IT Managers & Developers - by Intel

"The parallel ATA specification has defined the standard storage interface for PCs since the protocol was introduced in the 1980s. While ATA has enjoyed an illustrious track record, the specification is now showing its age. Parallel ATA imposes some serious design issues on today's developers. Intel Architecture Labs, in conjunction with the industry working group promoters and contributors, has developed the Serial ATA solution to overcome these design limitations while enabling the storage interface to scale with the growing media rate demands of PC platforms."



article:- Got Serial? - by LSI Logic

"Two new serial interfaces to disk drives are making the most noise: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), the evolutionary successor to 20 years of parallel SCSI, and Serial ATA (SATA), the next-generation sibling to the Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface."



article:- A discussion of Serial ATA technology - by Maxtor (pdf)

"Serial ATA is a high-speed serial link replacement for the parallel ATA attachment of primary internal storage devices. The table below lists some of the features and benefits of Serial ATA."



article:- Serial Technology the future of the HDD interface - by Adaptec (pdf)

"Cabling effects and data skew are roadblocks to getting more performance out of parallel SCSI. The transition to serial will ease engineering and system design and offers a robust performance roadmap"
article:- Serial Technology the future of the HDD interface - by Adaptec (pdf)
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Serial Attached SCSI - is it worth the wait? - article republished from InfoStore magazine

Here at STORAGEsearch.com we've had a magazine page dedicated to SAS since 2001.

SAS products have been shipping to users since 2005 - but the market has been stuck in a prolonged "innovator" phase. As the SAS market is poised to advance to the "early adopter" phase - I thought it would be good to have an article (which is less technical than those we've previously published) to introduce the benefits of this technology to more readers. This article is republished here with the kind permission of InfoStore - Asia's leading storage magazine. ...read the article
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article by Engenio
SATA Raids the Datacenter - article by Engenio

"The debate on duty cycles and MTBF does not mean that SATA hard drives are more prone to crash than other technologies. Engenio's experience appears to suggest that SATA media must first endure an intensive burn-in process. Once accomplished, failure rates are equivalent to those of Fibre Channel and SCSI. This makes it the duty of the storage system manufacturer to ensure a long life for the medium by way of intensive tests and certification." ...read the article, ...Engenio profile, RAID systems, SATA

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