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Two braided SATA power extension cables 12in 15pin male to female 18AWG

BUCIER

BUCIER 8541687245 2-Pack SATA Power Extension Cable 12in 30cm 18AWG Braided M/F 15pin

SKU CH-W8H0-2RKSS

Two 12-inch 18AWG braided SATA power extension cables with 15-pin male-to-female connectors for drives and PCI cards

  • Connector detailsOptical
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Conductor typeCopper
  • Product typeSATA
  • Product colorShort Type
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • Extends power reach by 12 inches for easier drive placement
  • Braided 18AWG copper conductors handle 3.3V, 5V and 12V rails without loss
  • Male-to-female 15-pin connectors fit 2.5" SSDs, 3.5" HDDs and optical drives
  • Two cables and self-adhesive tape included for tidy routing in tight cases
  • 30 cm length keeps cable clutter minimal inside compact builds

What it is and who it is for

This BUCIER 8541687245 pack contains two SATA power extension cables, each 12 inches long with 15-pin male-to-female connectors. They extend the reach between a power supply and Serial ATA hard drives, solid-state drives, optical drives or PCI cards. Builders working in tight cases or routing cables behind motherboard trays will find the extra length useful.

Installation ease and common pitfalls

The braided 18AWG sleeves make the cables flexible and easy to route, while the supplied self-adhesive tape helps secure them. Only plug the connectors into genuine SATA power ports; forcing them into incompatible sockets will damage components. Verify that the power supply has sufficient wattage for every added device before connecting.

Capacity and headroom

Each cable uses 1007-specification copper conductors rated for 3.3 V, 5 V and 12 V rails, so standard 2.5-inch SSDs and 3.5-inch hard drives run without voltage drop. The 12-inch extension adds reach but does not increase the power supply's total output; once the PSU limit is reached, further drives cannot be supported.

How it compares

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBUCIER
Model name8541687245
Product typeSATA
Product colorShort Type
Ports & slots
Connector detailsOptical
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
Conductor typeCopper

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 18AWG 15-pin SATA power extension is delivering 3.3V, 5V and 12V correctly after installation?

Use a multimeter on the 15-pin female connector to verify 3.3V, 5V and 12V rails under load, then check that the connected drive spins up and appears in BIOS without errors.

What comes in the 2-pack box and is any extra hardware needed to mount the braided 30cm cables?

The box contains two 15-pin male-to-female SATA power extension cables at 12in length and one self-adhesive tape strip; no additional parts are required for typical drive connections.

Should I choose the 12in 18AWG braided version or a different length for a 3.5in HDD in a full-tower build?

The 12in 18AWG braided cables suit tight routing near the PSU; pick a longer variant only if the drive bay sits farther than 30cm from the power supply.

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