PATA Connector

The current standard-based design of the PATA device connector is not capable of supporting hot-plug since its pin lengths are

not staggered (Figure 3). This means that when an HDD is inserted into the host system slot, it will simultaneously connect

power, ground and data signal contacts. This does not provide a "controlled" connection between the host system and HDD,

and may damage the HDD.

In addition, the PATA connector does not have features for blind-mate capability. For these reasons, PATA HDDs require interposer

cards to provide hot-plug capability today.

 

 

Quellenverweis:

http://www.maxtor.com/_files/maxtor/en_us/documentation/white_papers_technical/sata_hot_plug_white_paper.pdf