I'm confused.... SATA 1 is 1.5Gb/s, Sata 2 is supposed to be 3Gb/s... so what is this cable? SATA1 or 2? null

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Joe1234 · Accepted Answer

SATA data cables are all backwards compatible. It is SATA I, II, AND III (1.5 to 6gbps depending on your devices and controllers). Your speed will default back to the lowest common denominator in regards to what you're connecting it to. 

Read my review for why I returned Insignia cables.

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I’ve a macG5 and only the Sata1 will extract the information from my computer

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Sata1

Anom · Answer

Turns out SATA cables will transmit whatever speed necessary and it's only the interface that matters. So as long as you plug this SATA 2 cable in to a SATA 3 interface you will still get the latest 6 Gb/s speeds. The difference in the new standard is a clip is required to hold the cables in place on SATA 3 cables. There may be other differences between what cable you buy, shielding, build quality, etc. But this will work for SATA 3 SSD. I just found this out myself even though 3 has been out for years. If you don't trust this I suggest you do your own research (I suggest it anyway). I always wondered why Best Buy hadn't sold SATA 3 branded cables yet and now I know! SATA 3 branding is sometimes used by companies (not Best Buy) to trick consumers into paying exorbitant cost so might as well just use one of these.

Answered by Anom 6 years ago

JouM · Answer

It is both Sata 1 and 2. 

SATA II specifications provide backward compatibility to function on SATA I ports. SATA III specifications provide backward compatibility to function on SATA I and SATA II ports. However, the maximum speed of the drive will be slower due to the lower speed limitations of the port.

Reference link: https://www.macfixit.com.au/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-sata-i-sata-ii-and-sata-iii/
The reference link talks about MACs, but it is the same for PC as it is the same standard.

Chun · Answer

3gbps SATA 2. Disregard my previous answer. That was supposed to be for a hard drive.

Chun · Answer

Sata 3 capable of up to 6.0gbps

richard2799 · Answer

Sata II 3 Gps

breaux · Answer

The specs I read shows SATA 2.0.
Its good to read the specs they provide. If they dont provide, specs, You should keep looking.

Stan · Answer

It says sata 2 on box but will work for sata 1, 2, or 3.

ehernandez · Answer

This cable is SATA 2. Right now most cables are SATA 3 and will be designated as such but for whatever reason these specific ones are only SATA 2

NedRyerson · Answer

It's SATA II @ 3 Gbps

tr4gik · Answer

I think it says it on the description Seria ATA 2.0 , so its 2.

Buckster · Answer

It's a 90 degree connector on one end of the cable. Useful if there is limited space around the connection. That doesn't indicate the SATA version.

“I'm confused.... SATA 1 is 1.5Gb/s, Sata 2 is supposed to be 3Gb/s... so what is this cable? SATA1 or 2?”

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