[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

SATA III

The 6 Gb/s SATA generation used by most SATA SSDs and hard drives.

Also known as: SATA 3

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

SATA III is the third SATA generation, running at 6 Gb/s and capping real-world throughput around 550 MB/s — the practical limit for SATA SSDs.

See SATA.

Where SATA III Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SATA III?

The 6 Gb/s SATA generation used by most SATA SSDs and hard drives.

What terms are related to SATA III?

Related Storage terms include HDD, SATA.

Related Technical Terms

HDD
Hard Disk Drive — a mechanical storage drive with spinning platters. Storage
SATA
A common interface for hard drives and SSDs, slower than NVMe. Storage
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