- What does this cable connect?
- It links a slimline SATA optical drive to a motherboard SATA port and a Molex LP4 power plug. The small combined connector goes to the drive; the two larger ends go to the board and PSU.
- Will it work with a regular 3.5-inch hard drive?
- No. Full-size drives use a separate wide SATA data and SATA power connector. This cable is for slimline drives such as laptop DVD and Blu-ray units.
- Do I need a Molex LP4 plug on my power supply?
- Yes. The power side is a 4-pin Molex LP4. If your PSU only has SATA power leads, you need a SATA-to-LP4 adapter.
- Does it need any software or drivers?
- No. It is a passive cable. The drive appears as a normal SATA device once both ends are connected.
- Can I use it for an external enclosure?
- Only if the enclosure accepts a slimline SATA drive and provides its own power. This cable is meant for internal connections.
- Where is the Rocstor 3 Slimline SATA 3.0 to SATA 3.0 LP4 Adapter Cable cheapest?
- At Quill, for $7.69, 50% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Rocstor 3 Slimline SATA 3.0 to SATA 3.0 LP4 Adapter Cable?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Quill, Staples, Best Buy.