They are extremely flexible and can be bent and twisted as needed; even knots are possible. Another advantage is their high durability, which protects the cables from breakage 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 provide more room to maneuver even in tight spaces and are practical to use. Additionally, the metal clips ensure secure locking. The cables support data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbps and are backward compatible with previous SATA versions.