When configuring a server or high end custom computer, one is often asked about the performance benefits of SCSI over SATA. Since SCSI is much more expensive, the common perception is that it must be significantly faster. The short answer given to that issue is that with the release of 10,000 RPM SATA drives, SCSI simply does not hold the edge it used to, and one does not feel it is worth the sizable increase in cost.
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