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Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs SATA3-1.5FT-BK 1.5 ft SATA III cable

SKU CH-A60V-VDJF2 MPN SATA3-1.5FT-BK

A 1.5 ft SATA III cable supporting 6 Gb/s speeds with backward compatibility and flexible rubber sleeving

  • Cable length1.5 ft (0.46 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Product typeSATA III
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length1.5 ft (0.46 m)
  • Key featuresSupported SATA 6 Gb/s technology Backward compatible with 3
  • SATA 6 Gb/s throughput for fast data transfer
  • Backward compatible with 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s devices
  • Flexible rubber sleeving bends easily in tight cases
  • Hot-plug support lets you swap drives without shutdown
  • 5 ft length keeps cable runs short and tidy

1.5 ft SATA III cable

This 1.5 ft SATA III cable links a single drive to a host port inside a desktop or server. The black sleeved assembly carries two male connectors and supports the 6 Gb/s signalling rate while remaining backward compatible with 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s devices. RoHS compliance confirms the materials meet restricted-substance limits. The short length suits compact chassis or tight routing paths where excess cable would block airflow.

Replaces longer or stiff SATA leads

Swapping a bulky ribbon or an over-length cable for this 1.5 ft model frees space behind the motherboard tray and reduces bend stress on drive ports. The flexible rubber sleeving tolerates repeated re-routing during drive swaps or chassis upgrades. The upgrade is worth it when cable clutter impedes cooling or when a shorter run eliminates signal degradation from unnecessary length.

Sustained transfer behaviour

The durable rubber jacket resists kinking during continuous vibration from spinning drives, maintaining consistent contact through thermal cycles. Hot-plug capability allows drives to be connected or disconnected without system shutdown, supporting maintenance workflows that demand uptime. The 6 Gb/s link sustains full throughput for sequential workloads without the throttling seen on worn or poorly shielded cables.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model nameSATA3-1.5 ft-BK
Product typeSATA III
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Size & build
Overall length1.5 ft (0.46 m)
Cable length1.5 ft (0.46 m)
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size169 × 94 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What clearance does the 1.5 ft SATA III cable need behind a drive bay?

The 1.5 ft length requires enough depth for the straight male connectors plus a gentle bend radius; the flexible rubber sleeving tolerates tight routing but should not be kinked.

How is the cable connected, and what step is often missed?

Align the L‑shaped key on each male SATA plug with the port notch, press straight in until the metal shell seats fully, then verify the latch clicks — partial insertion causes link errors.

When should the cable be replaced?

Replace it if the rubber sleeving cracks, the latch tabs break, or intermittent detection appears after ruling out drive and port faults.

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