
370 The Essential Guide to Serial ATA and SATA Express
8.4 SATA Express
SATA Express defines electrical and mechanical requirements for SATA Express, which is a PCI
Express (PCIe) connection to the existing standard 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch disk drive form factors for
Client applications.
SATAe is intended to provide a smooth transition path from SATA to PCIe storage, leveraging
both PCIe Specifications and 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drive mechanical standards.
8.4.1 SATA Express Connector Goals
SATA Express is developed with the following characteristics:
1. PCIe connection to Client PCIe storage devices;
2. standardized connectors and form fa ...