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A 22cm cable with one 4-pin Molex plug splitting to three SATA power sockets

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SMUGDESK 22cm 4Pin Molex to 3-Port SATA Power Splitter Cord

SKU CH-HJ5B-WF2SH

Converts one Molex connector into three SATA power ports for adding drives using a 22cm cable with locking connectors

  • One Molex connector powers three SATA drives
  • 22 cm length keeps internal wiring tidy
  • Adds SATA power when PSU cables run out
  • Locking SATA plugs prevent accidental disconnection
  • Supports HDDs SSDs and optical drives

Molex to Triple SATA Power Splitter

This 22 cm cable converts a single 4-pin Molex IDE male connector into three SATA female power ports. It is built for desktop PC builders who need to add extra hard drives, solid-state drives or optical drives when the power supply lacks enough native SATA power leads. The lockable SATA connectors and multi-layer insulated copper wiring keep each device firmly powered during normal chassis vibration. Simple plug-and-play installation requires no tools.

Upgrade from a Single SATA Lead

The splitter replaces the need to daisy-chain adapters or hunt for a PSU with more SATA outputs. It becomes worthwhile the moment a build requires a third or fourth SATA device but only one or two Molex connectors remain free on the power supply. The 22 cm length gives enough reach for typical drive-cage routing without leaving excess slack that blocks airflow. Builders whose PSU already provides sufficient SATA ports will not need this adapter.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Premium copper cores maintain low resistance so voltage drop stays minimal even when all three attached drives spin up together for long copy sessions. Locking latches prevent intermittent contact that can cause drive resets under chassis vibration during extended use. The cable only transmits power and carries no data signals, so signal integrity is not a factor. Continuous operation at typical SATA drive currents is stable within the rated wire gauge.

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Questions about this item

How much clearance does the 22cm cable need inside a chassis for routing?

The 22cm length provides enough slack to route the cable neatly around other components and along case channels without stretching the connectors or blocking airflow.

What is the correct order to connect the Molex male plug and the three SATA female ports?

Plug the 4Pin Molex male connector into the power supply first, then attach each SATA drive to the three female ports; reversing the order can bend pins or leave drives unpowered.

When should the latch-locking SATA connectors be checked or replaced?

Inspect the latch mechanism whenever a drive is swapped or the case is moved; replace the splitter if any latch fails to click securely or if the cable insulation shows cracking.

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