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Conclusion
SATA overcomes the limitations of parallel ATA by providing thinner cabling, smaller connectors,
lower voltage, and point-to-point signaling. Like its parallel predecessor, SATA will dominate the
desktop market because it offers desktop reliability, functionality, and performance at a low cost.
SATA technology is ideal for low-cost servers and non-mission critical server storage applications. SAS
is the ideal solution for mission-critical enterprise storage applications that require higher reliability,
performance, and scalability.
The SATA specification provides a consistent platform for the ongoing development of direct-attached
and networked storage applications. The SATA technology roadmap provides scalable performance
and system design improvements that will benefit end users and system vendors for years to come.
