and is expected to eventually replace the older technology ( retroactively renamed Parallel ATA or PATA). Serial ATA adapters and devices communicate over a high-speed serial cable. Contents [ hide ] 1 Advanced Host Controller Interface 2 Features 2.1 Throughput 2.1.1 SATA 1.5 Gbit/s 2.1.2 SATA 3.0 Gbit/s 2.1.2.1 SATA II