The cables are extremely flexible and can be bent and twisted as needed, even allowing for tangling. Another advantage is their high durability, which protects the cables from breaking or material weakness. With the use of SATA Flexi cables, angled connectors are no longer necessary; the connectors can simply be bent in the desired direction. The extra short connectors also provide more room to maneuver in tight spaces and are practical to use. Additionally, the metal clips ensure a secure snap-in connection. The cables support data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbps and are backward compatible with previous SATA versions.