Where’s my quill?



Which of these standards provide a method of storing data outside of a computer case?

A) ePATA

B) SATA

C) PATA

D) eSATA

E) Wouldn’t that be paper?


The answer: D) eSATA

External SATA is a common standard that provides SATA connectivity to external devices. Many of the newest laptops and desktops include eSATA interfaces on the outside of the case, and an increasing number of external storage devices include eSATA connectivity as an option.

Want to know more? Watch “PATA and SATA.”

The PATA and SATA standards are the most common hard drive interface types that you’ll find in today’s personal computers. In this video, you’ll learn about the details of these popular hard drive technologies and the basics of cabling and connecting the drives to your computer.