EN-Labs 5PKSATAIII25CMGN SATA 3.0 cable 5-pack UV Green 10 inch

Five-pack SATA III data cables

This five-pack supplies straight-to-straight SATA III cables with locking latches on each end. Each cable measures 10 inch or 25 cm and carries a UV Green jacket. They connect motherboards or host controllers to internal Serial ATA hard drives and optical drives for expanded storage. The pack suits builders who need several matched cables for RAID arrays or spare replacements.

SATA 3.0 interface practical limits

The cables support the SATA Revision 3.0 maximum of 6 Gbps, though actual throughput is limited by the rating of the attached drive or controller. They remain backwards compatible with SATA I and SATA II devices. No power conductors are included, so a separate power connection is required for every drive. The 180-degree straight connectors need adequate clearance behind the drive tray.

Upgrade context and when it matters

These cables replace worn, loose or non-latching SATA leads that can cause intermittent detection or reduced link speeds. The jump is worthwhile when adding new 6 Gbps drives to an older cable set, when building a multi-drive array that demands secure locking connections, or when colour-coded UV Green routing aids cable management. They do not add power delivery or convert to other interfaces.