How SAS differs from SATA?

SAS and SATA are both interfaces used to connect storage devices like hard drives and solid state drives to a computer’s motherboard. The primary difference between SAS and SATA is the data transfer rate and reliability.

SAS drives use a small computer systems interface (SCSI) protocol, which enables them to transfer data faster and more reliably than SATA drives. SAS drives have a transfer speed of up to 12 gigabytes per second (GB/s), while SATA drives only support up to 6 GB/s. SAS drives also have a longer time between failure than SATA drives, making them more reliable for enterprise use.

This makes them a great choice for enterprise-level systems that require high performance and fast data transfer speeds. In addition to their faster data transfer rates, SAS drives offer more storage capacity than SATA drives.

SAS drives are available in larger capacities, ranging from 1TB to 16TB or more, which means they can store more data than SATA drives. This makes them ideal for businesses or individuals who require a large amount of data storage.

Another key advantage of SAS drives is their longer time between failures (TBF). SAS drives are designed to operate reliably for a longer period of time than SATA drives.

The TBF of a SAS drive is typically measured in millions of hours, which makes them an ideal choice for businesses that require constant uptime and data availability.