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18 inch UV green SATA III locking cable with straight latch connectors

EN-Labs

EN-Labs SATA III 18" Locking Cable UV Green

SKU CH-V3EZ-3CY3M

18-inch SATA III data cable with locking latch supports 6.0 Gbps speeds for secure drive connections

  • Cable length18 in (45.7 cm)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector details1 x SATA to 1 x SATA
  • Connector genderFemale to Female
  • Conductor typeCopper Conductor
  • Product typeSATA III
  • 6 Gbps SATA III speed for fast data transfer
  • Locking latch prevents accidental disconnection during use
  • 18 inch length fits most internal drive bays
  • 26AWG tinned copper conductors with shielding for signal integrity
  • UL listed and RoHS compliant for safety standards

What the cable does and who needs it

This 18-inch SATA III data cable links a 7-pin SATA drive to a motherboard or host controller at up to 6.0 Gbps. It serves IT technicians who keep a spare for troubleshooting and DIY builders adding storage to a desktop system.

Check your ports and clearance first

Verify that both the drive and the host have standard 7-pin SATA ports and that an 18-inch straight run reaches between them without strain. The latching receptacles need a clear line of insertion; angled or low-profile headers may block the latch from engaging fully.

Build quality and daily implications

The cable uses 26 AWG tinned copper conductors with shielding and carries UL listing plus RoHS compliance. Straight 180-degree latching connectors lock in place to resist vibration, while the UV green jacket aids cable identification inside a crowded chassis.

How it compares

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Price $5.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,954 comparable items (median $13.99).

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Specifications

Product
Product typeSATA III
Design styleStraight
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector details1 x SATA to 1 x SATA
Connector genderFemale to Female
Size & build
Overall length16 in - 20 in
Cable length18 in (45.7 cm)
Cable shieldingYes
Conductor typeCopper Conductor

Questions about this item

Does the 18 inch cable come with any extra brackets or screws, or is it just the cable?

The package contains one 18 inch SATA III data cable with latching connectors; no brackets, screws or additional accessories are included.

Should I pick the 18 inch version or a different length for a standard ATX case?

The 18 inch length fits most internal drive-to-motherboard runs in ATX builds; choose a shorter or longer cable only if your routing path is unusually tight or spans the full case depth.

Will the 6.0 Gbps rating actually give me that speed on my SATA III SSD?

The cable supports up to 6.0 Gbps, but the real transfer rate is limited by the drive and controller you connect; with a SATA III SSD on a SATA III port you will reach the interface maximum.

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