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Short black cable with a white Molex plug on one end and a black SATA power socket on the other

EN-Labs

EN-Labs IDE2SATA6 Molex 4-pin Male to SATA 15-pin Female 6 inches internal power cable

SKU CH-ZVA8-6E3XY

Connects a SATA hard drive or SSD to a Molex 4-pin power connector using 20AWG copper wire and a 6-inch cable

  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Product typePower
  • Product colorMulti-Color
  • Overall length6 in - 10 in
  • DetailsType :SATA power Adapter cable Length: 6 in Conductor:20AWG
  • Powers SATA drives from legacy Molex connectors using 20AWG copper
  • 6-inch length keeps desktop or server builds tidy
  • Supplies both 12V and 5V rails to 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives
  • Male Molex 4-pin to female SATA 15-pin fits existing PSU leads
  • Simple adapter lets newer SATA storage work with older power supplies

6-inch Molex-to-SATA power adapter

This 6-inch cable converts a standard Molex 4-pin male connector from a power supply into a SATA 15-pin female connector, allowing newer SATA hard drives or SSDs to draw power from older PSUs. It suits desktop or server builders who have exhausted native SATA power leads but still have free Molex plugs. The 20AWG copper conductors deliver 12 V and 5 V rails to compatible 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA devices.

Thermals noise and power draw

Passive wiring produces no audible noise and adds negligible heat inside the chassis. The 20AWG copper conductors handle the 12 V and 5 V currents required by typical SATA drives without measurable voltage drop across the 6-inch length. No active cooling or additional power budget is needed beyond what the supply already provides for the attached drive.

What the bundled cable changes

The adapter simply bridges the legacy Molex plug to a SATA power receptacle, letting you install a SATA drive without replacing the power supply. No software, drivers or extra connectors are included; the only change is the physical power interface. Builders needing more than one SATA device will require additional adapters or a PSU with native SATA leads.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEn-Labs
Model nameIDE2SATA6
Product typePower
Product colorMulti-Color
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Overall length6 in - 10 in

Questions about this item

How do I install the Molex 4-pin male to SATA 15-pin female cable and which step do people get wrong?

Plug the Molex 4-pin male end into the power supply LP4 connector until it clicks, then attach the SATA 15-pin female end to the drive; the step often missed is fully seating the SATA connector so the 12V and 5V pins make solid contact.

What maintenance or replacement will this 20AWG copper adapter need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; inspect the cable if you rebuild the system and replace it only if the insulation is cracked, the pins are bent or the connector retention feels loose.

What limit appears first on this 6-inch cable under sustained 12V/5V load?

The 20AWG copper conductor sets the current ceiling; on a 6-inch run the voltage drop stays negligible, so the practical limit is the Molex source rating rather than the cable itself.

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