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C.9
Theoretical Transfer Rates Associated with
Transfer Modes
The table below lists different transfer modes Serial ATA (SATA) devices support along with the
theoretical transfer rate. Please refer to the documentation that was bundled with your device or
contact the hardware manufacturer for more information about your specific device.
Note: This table contains theoretical transfer rates of SATA transfer modes supported by the Intel
82801ER I/O Controller Hub. Your actual transfer rates can vary from the information contained
in this table. In order to take advantage of Serial ATA, your system must meet specific
requirements. Please refer to Appendix C.3 for more information.
Table 1. Serial ATA Transfer Rates Associated With Transfer Modes
Note: Refer to the Glossary (Appendix D) for a definition of the terms 'theoretical transfer rate',
'sustained transfer rate', and 'burst transfer rate'.
User's Manual
Mode
Generation 1
Theoretical Transfer Rate (MB/s)
150MB/s
Serial ATA
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