SATA II is the next set of SATA specifications
after the initial SATA specification was written. SATA II specifications provide
additional enhancements to SATA, delivered in increments. The first increment,
called .SATA II: Extensions to SATA 1.0. was released in 2002 and focused on the
immediate needs for the server and network storage segments. Additional
increments of the specification will focus on enhanced cabling, fan-out and
failover capabilities and next generation signaling speeds. In spring 2003, two
incremental developments were announced: a SATA II Port Multiplier specification
release candidate and the completion and pending adoption of the SATA II Cables
and Connectors Volume 1 specification. [Source:
Serial ATA.org]
Dispelling the Confusion: SATA II does not mean 3Gb/s The term SATA II has grown in popularity as the moniker for the SATA 3Gb/s data transfer rate, causing great confusion with customers because, quite simply, it.s a misnomer.
Serial ATA.org The Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) is an independent, non-profit organization developed by and for leading industry companies.
