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Three blue SATA cables with locking latches, 18 inch length

BENFEI SATA III 6Gbps Cable 3-Pack 18 Inch Blue Locking Latch

SKU CH-8ZBH-ZA1RN

Three 18-inch blue SATA III cables with locking latches connect 2.5" SSDs, 3.5" HDDs and optical drives at up to 6 Gbps

  • Rated speed6,000 MB/s
  • Connector detailsSata
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Conductor typeCopper
  • Product typeSATA
  • Product colorBlue
  • Secure connections with locking latch on each end
  • Fast data transfer up to 6Gbps with SATA 3.0
  • Backward compatible with SATA I and II drives
  • 18 inch length for easier cable routing
  • Three cables included for spare or replacement use

Three-Pack SATA III Data Cables

This three-pack supplies 18-inch SATA III cables with locking latches for connecting internal hard drives, SSDs or optical drives to a motherboard or host controller. Each cable uses copper conductors and supports the 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 specification while remaining backward compatible with SATA I and II devices. The blue low-profile jacket helps routing inside tight cases.

Suits builders adding multiple drives.

The cables suit anyone installing several 2.5 or 3.5-inch drives, a DVD writer or a RAID controller card who wants spare or replacement data links in one purchase. They carry data only, so builders who need combined power and data in a single cable must look elsewhere. The 18-inch length may also fall short in full-tower chassis where drives sit far from the motherboard.

Plug-in installation with locking latch

Installation is plug-and-play with no software required; the L-type keyed receptacle and stainless-steel locking clip click onto each SATA port to prevent accidental disconnection. The main issue is forgetting that the cable supplies no power, so a separate SATA power lead from the PSU is still needed for every drive. Ensure the latch fully engages or the link may drop to a lower speed.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBENFEI
Model name000183black
Product typeSATA
Product colorBlue
Performance
Rated speed6,000 MB/s
Ports & slots
Connector detailsSata
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Conductor typeCopper

Questions about this item

What type of drive connectors must my motherboard or host controller have for these cables to fit?

Your motherboard or host controller needs standard 7-pin SATA data ports; the cables are male-to-male and lock into those ports.

Will these cables work with older SATA I or SATA II drives I plan to keep?

Yes, the cables are backward compatible with SATA I and SATA II devices, though transfer speed will be limited by the drive's own rating.

How can I confirm the cables are running at the full 6 Gbps after installation?

Check the negotiated link speed in your BIOS or operating-system storage utility; it should report 6 Gbps when both the drive and controller support SATA III.

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