SATA revision 3.0 (aka SATA III) provides up to 6 Gbps data throughput | Compatible with Serial ATA hard drives, Blu-ray/ DVD/ CD drives, and other Serial ATA devices | Narrow Cable Design Improves Air Flow | Shielded Cable Protects Against EMI/RFI Interference | Backwards compatible with SATA revision 1 and 2 (aka SATA I and SATA II)