This SATA III data cable connects a motherboard or host adapter to internal Serial ATA hard drives and DVD drives. It is a straight cable with a locking latch and is 18 inches long. It can be used to add storage to a computer.
The cable supports SATA Revision 3.0, with data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps. That is 2x faster than SATA II. It is backwards compatible with SATA I and SATA II. Actual speed is limited by the rating of the connected equipment.
The cable carries data only and does not provide power. The drive must be powered separately.
- Cable type
- SATA III data cable, straight connectors
- Length
- 18 inches
- Data speed
- Up to 6 Gbps (SATA Revision 3.0)
- Compatibility
- Backwards compatible with SATA I and SATA II; internal Serial ATA hard drives and DVD drives
- Locking latch
- Yes
- Power
- Does not provide power; drive needs separate power
- Brand
- UYGDUY