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Black 18-inch SATA III cable with locking latches on both ends

BENFEI SATA III cable 18 inch locking latch black

SKU CH-8B5A-Q3NZT

Connects motherboards to SATA drives at up to 6 Gbps with locking latches for a secure fit

  • Rated speed6,000 MB/s
  • Connector detailsSata III
  • Connector genderFemale-to-Female
  • Conductor typeCopper
  • Product typeSATA
  • Product colorBlack
  • Up to 6 Gbps data transfer with SATA 3.0
  • Locking latch on each end for secure connections
  • 18 inch length fits standard drive bays
  • Backwards compatible with SATA I and SATA II
  • Copper conductor for reliable signal integrity

SATA III cable with locking latch

This 18-inch BENFEI cable connects motherboards or host controllers to internal SATA hard drives, SSDs and optical drives. It carries data only and does not supply power to the attached device. The locking latch on each end secures the connection against accidental disconnection. The cable is backward compatible with SATA I and SATA II equipment.

6 Gbps headroom for current drives

The SATA Revision 3.0 interface supports up to 6 Gbps, so modern SSDs and hard drives can run at their rated throughput. Actual transfer speed is limited by the slowest connected component, so older SATA II drives will operate at 3 Gbps. The 18-inch length suits typical mid-tower layouts without excess slack.

SATA interface practical limits

The 7-pin SATA data connector is keyed for correct insertion and rated for 6 Gbps signalling. Cable length and signal integrity constrain reliable operation to short internal runs; longer or external links require active repeaters or eSATA. The copper conductors and locking latch maintain stable contact under vibration but cannot overcome the electrical limits of the SATA standard.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBENFEI
Model name000219black-1p
Product typeSATA
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed6,000 MB/s
Ports & slots
Connector detailsSata III
Connector genderFemale-to-Female
Size & build
Conductor typeCopper

Questions about this item

Will this 18-inch SATA III cable work with my older SATA I and SATA II hard drives?

Yes, the cable is backwards compatible with SATA I and SATA II drives while supporting up to 6 Gbps speeds with SATA III equipment.

How can I verify the 6 Gbps connection is active after installing this cable?

Check your BIOS or operating system drive information to confirm the negotiated link speed shows 6 Gbps for the connected drive.

Does the package include only the 18-inch data cable or are power adapters also supplied?

The package contains one 18-inch SATA III data cable with locking latches; power cables for the drive are not included and must be sourced separately.

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