Things to know about SAS to SATA adapter
SAS to SATA adapters is used to hook up computer components, such as hard drives or media drives, to motherboards. SAS and SATA are two technologies that computers use to transfer data from the motherboard to storage, and vice versa. Both technologies are used to do the same things but are built with different hardware. SAS based drives are faster and more reliable than SATA based drives, but these have much larger storage capacity.
Which drive is used for what purpose? What are the benefits of using SAS to SATA adapters?
SATA drives because of being inexpensive are used for personal computing whereas speedy and reliable SAS drives are typically used for servers.
SAS is generally more expensive, and it’s better suited for use in servers or in processing- heavy workstations. But why is SAS better for servers and workstations?
If you’re setting up a server for your office complex or small business, you should consider getting servers and hard drives that use SAS technology. SAS is considered to be a good component to have if you have intensive work, like developing, editing, or animation.
If storing files is one of your priorities, you should get an external hard drive that utilizes SATA data transfer connections.
While both drives use the same data channel, a SAS drive would not work on a controller specifically designed for the SATA drive. SATA drives are able to operate on a SAS controller interface. These offer very unique benefits and the need for one or the other largely depends on the task a server is to perform.
The main difference between SAS and SATA is the speed. SAS is an all-around faster technology than SATA because it transfers data out of storage just as quickly as it transfers data into storage. Servers and workstations rely heavily on data transfer, so it’s good to have a hardware adapter that can send and receive information at a fast pace. This means that SAS drives are perfect for large data-centric environments where data access must be as quick as possible.
SATA works best when data is being transferred into the storage drive. It works at a slower pace when it transfers data out of the storage drive. If you are storing information that is needed on a regular basis then SATA is a great technology to have on your computer.
SATA drive also offers benefits in storage space. SAS doesn’t have a storage capacity that is as large as SATA, but it doesn’t need to. In any case, where large storage space is needed, SATA definitely is more beneficial than SAS. For instance, if you have any type of large file server you should consider SATA drives over SAS due to the capacity of storage or the sheer size of the arrays compatible with SATA. That’s another reason why it makes for a great component in your personal computer or external drive.
