What devices use SATA power connectors?

SATA power connectors are used primarily to power various types of storage devices. Here’s a list of devices that typically use SATA power connectors:

1. Hard Disk Drives (HDDs):

Traditional spinning hard drives use SATA power connectors to receive power from the power supply.

2. Solid State Drives (SSDs):

SATA-based SSDs use the same power connector as HDDs, providing a faster and more reliable alternative to traditional hard drives.

3. Optical Drives:

SATA optical drives, such as DVD or Blu-ray drives, use SATA power connectors for their power needs.

4. SATA-based External Enclosures:

Some external drive enclosures that use SATA drives internally may require a SATA power connector, although many modern enclosures use external power supplies or USB power.

5. SATA RAID Controllers:

Some standalone RAID controller cards that manage multiple SATA drives may also use SATA power connectors, though this is less common.

6. SATA Docking Stations:

Docking stations designed for SATA drives, allowing users to connect SATA drives externally to a computer, often use SATA power connectors.

In general, any device that interfaces with the SATA standard for storage or data transfer will use a SATA power connector to receive power.

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