ATA/133 Connectors

The ATA/133 connectors are not only capable of operating in a RAID environment, but they are conveniently located near the very center of the motherboard.

The placement of the connectors was designed this way because connecting the hard drives is one of the last things that most people do when assembling a system. The easiest place for individuals to reach is right in the middle of the board where their view and access is unrestricted.