Insist on a high-performance, massive storage solution that can complement your ThinkCentre desktop system's performance. Serial ATA is a storage interface for the latest computing platform.PRODUCT FEATURES:Ontrack Disk Manager included. This software prepares the drive for use, migrates data from older, slower drives, and overcomes legacy hardware, BIOS, and operating system;Includes Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.), which helps to predict and warn of some impending drive failures;Superior end-to-end error checking over Parallel ATA helps increase data integrity;Point-to-Point connections eliminate the need for Master/Slave settings on drives, simplifying installation;Improved cabling: eliminates the current 18-inch cable length limitation; thinner cables improve cable routing and airflow through the system;The new Serial ATA interface offers data transfer speeds up to 50% faster than the current parallel ATA interface: transfer rates up to 150MB/sec.; high performance 7200rpm disk rotational speed.