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Short black cable with a wide 15-pin SATA plug on one end and a white 4-pin Molex socket on the other

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs SATA-FM SATA 15 Pin male to Molex 4 pin female hard drive adapter

SKU CH-P2ZR-7CA9G

Converts a SATA 15-pin power connector to a Molex 4-pin female socket for powering compatible drives

  • Adapter typeSATA
  • DetailsSATA 15 Pin male to Molex 4 pin female adaptor Easy migratio
  • Key featuresThis cable adapter converts a molex 4-pin female to SATA pow
  • Converts SATA power to Molex for legacy device compatibility
  • 15-pin male to 4-pin female connector ensures secure fit
  • 7-inch cable length allows flexible routing inside cases
  • Supports SATA I and SATA II hard drives for broad usability
  • New condition guarantees reliable performance out of the box

Purpose and fit

This adapter connects a SATA 15-pin male power source to a Molex 4-pin female device, letting older drives or peripherals draw power from a modern SATA supply. It suits builders integrating legacy storage into newer chassis without replacing the power supply unit.

Behaviour under load

The passive cable carries current directly between the two connector standards, so sustained delivery depends entirely on the host power supply and the attached device’s draw. No active regulation or voltage conversion is present, making thermal performance a function of wire gauge and contact resistance alone.

Upgrade path and limits

It replaces the need for a dedicated Molex rail on the power supply when only SATA connectors remain free. The jump is worthwhile when adding a single legacy drive or fan controller, but it cannot supply additional independent rails or higher total wattage than the source connector allows.

How it compares

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model nameSATA-FM
Adapter typeSATA
Size & build
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size51 × 43 × 18 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 15-pin SATA connector on this Nippon Labs adapter generate extra heat when powering a drive continuously?

The adapter is a passive cable with no active components, so it adds no measurable heat beyond the normal current draw of the connected SATA drive.

What existing power connector must my PSU provide for this SATA-FM adapter to work?

Your power supply needs a free Molex 4-pin female connector; the adapter plugs into that and presents a SATA 15-pin male plug for the drive.

Will this adapter let me power a SATA I or SATA II hard drive from an older Molex-only power supply?

Yes, the 7-inch cable converts a legacy Molex 4-pin female into a SATA 15-pin male connector, enabling SATA I and SATA II drives on older PSUs.

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