Re: Hard disk interface

"Bernard Peek" <bap@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> In message <1130699156.44068e5d0007b425aac396ab0761eef6@teranews>, carman
> <replytogroup@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes
>>I have a Hitachi 400GB ATA100 disk that I want to fit into an external
>>enclosure. The enclosure I intend buying has an interface of ATA133.
>>Will
>>this present any problems?
>
> An ATA100 drive will work with an ATA133 controller, the controller will
> slow down to ATA100 speed. In theory it will be slower but in practise the
> difference in interface speeds is unlikely to have any noticeable effect.
>
>
>
> --
> Bernard Peek
> London, UK. DBA, Manager, Trainer & Author.

Thanks for the prompt replies. The enclosure is ordered and due tomorrow.


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