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Enabling Higher Speed Storage Applications with SATA Express

SATA Express is a new specification under development by SATA-IO that combines SATA software infrastructure with the PCI Express® (PCIe®) interface to deliver high-speed storage solutions. SATA express enables the development of new devices that utilize the PCIe interface and maintain compatibility with existing SATA applications. The technology will provide a cost-effective means to increase device interface speeds to 8Gb/s and 16Gb/s.

Solid state (SSDs) and hybrid drives are already pushing the limits of existing storage interfaces. SATA Express will provide a low-cost solution to fully utilize the performance of these devices. Storage devices not requiring the speed of SATA Express will continue to be served by existing SATA technology. The specification will define new device and motherboard connectors that will support both new SATA Express and current SATA devices.

SATA-IO expects the SATA Express specification to be completed by the end of the year.

Additional Resources:
• Presentation: SATA Express - PCIe Client Storage
• Press Release: SATA Express Specification from SATA-IO in Ratification
• Article: Speedy 8Gbit SATA Express systems coming this year
• Reaching New Heights with SATA Express (Infographic)
• Connector Mating Matrix
• AHCI and NVMe as Interfaces for SATA Express Devices - Overview
• AHCI and NVMe as Interfaces for SATA Express Devices
• A Comparison of AHCI and NVMe
• Why SATA Express?
• SATA Express FAQ
• Press Release: SATA-IO to Enable Higher Speed Storage Applications With SATA Express Specification