- Will this cable work with a SATA III SSD?
- Yes. It is rated for SATA III at 6 Gb/s, so it matches the speed of current 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives. It also works with older SATA II and SATA I hardware.
- Is 0.5 ft long enough for my case?
- Only if the drive sits close to the motherboard, as in Mini-ITX builds or NAS bays. In a mid-tower with a front drive cage, you will likely need a longer cable.
- What does the 90/180 in the name mean?
- It refers to the connector angles: one end is straight and the other is a 90-degree right-angle plug. That lets you route the cable flat against a drive or board.
- Does it support data and power?
- No. It is a data cable only. The drive still needs a separate SATA power connector from the power supply.
- Can I use it for an optical drive or hard disk?
- Yes. Any SATA drive, including hard disks, SSDs and optical drives, will work as long as the length reaches.
- Is the cable shielded?
- It is a standard ribbon-style SATA cable without extra shielding or sleeving. That is fine for short internal runs, which is what this length is for.
- Where is the Nippon SATA3L0.5FT-90 180RD 0.5 Ft SATA III Cable cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $8.57, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Nippon SATA3L0.5FT-90 180RD 0.5 Ft SATA III Cable?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy.