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Red SATA signal cable, eight inches, latching connectors

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite P940-08I SATA cable 8 in

SKU CH-HZTZ-J2E69 MPN P940-08I

An 8-inch red SATA cable with metal latches supporting 6.0 Gbps transfer rates

  • Cable length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsSerial ATA (SATA) Latching Signal Cable (7Pin/7Pin), 8-in.
  • Product typeCable
  • Product colorRed
  • Overall length8 in (20.3 cm)
  • Secure connections with metal locking latches
  • Shielded cable blocks EMI and RFI interference
  • Supports 6.0 Gbps SATA II transfer speeds
  • Narrow 8 in design eases routing and airflow
  • Meets Serial ATA 1.0 standards including Errata 029

Short Internal Link

This 8-inch SATA cable connects a Serial ATA drive to a motherboard or controller inside a desktop chassis. Its red jacket and compact length suit tight routing between closely spaced ports. The 7-pin latching connectors click into place and resist accidental disconnection. Shielded construction limits EMI and RFI interference on the signal path.

Build Integration

The 0.5 ft span frees space behind drive cages and reduces clutter that can block airflow around the CPU cooler. Narrow profile simplifies routing through grommets and between expansion cards. Metal latches hold firm without the thumb pressure required by friction-fit plugs. Shielding protects data integrity when the cable runs near power leads or fan headers.

Target Builder

Ideal for assemblers who need a short, secure link for a single SSD or hard drive in a small-form-factor case. Buyers who want more storage devices or longer reach between widely separated ports should look at something else. The fixed 8-inch length cannot span full-tower distances. Users requiring external eSATA connections need a different cable type.

How it compares

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Price $4.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameP940-08I
Product typeCable
Product colorRed
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector detailsSerial ATA (SATA) Latching Signal Cable (7Pin/7Pin), 8-in.
Size & build
Overall length8 in (20.3 cm)
Cable length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size226 × 170 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 6.0 Gbps rating hold up during long file transfers?

The cable supports data transfer rates up to 6.0 Gbps and is shielded against EMI/RFI to maintain signal integrity under sustained use.

Does the red 8-inch cable add heat or noise inside the case?

As a passive shielded cable it generates no noise or heat; the narrow design improves airflow compared with wider ribbon cables.

What SATA ports must my motherboard and drive provide for the latching connectors to work?

Both ends use standard 7-pin SATA signal connectors with metal latches, so the board and device each need a matching 7-pin SATA port.

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