Monoprice 108777 1m SATA Serial ATA Cable While parallel data transfers are theoretically faster than serial transfers the older Parallel ATA (PATA) interface was limited to a maximum data transfer rate of 133 Mbps As an added bonus the smaller connectors and thinner cables made it far easier to route and connect cables within a computer case turning The connectors at each end are angled to 90 degrees to facilitate connections within tight spaces