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Three black right-angle SATA cables coiled together with cable ties

Cable Matters 104008 90° SATA III 6Gbps 18in 3-pack Black

SKU CH-H15Q-Q1PPX

Three 18-inch SATA III cables with 90-degree locking connectors for tight-case builds

  • TypeSATA
  • ColorBlack
  • Length18
  • Connector DetailSata
  • Speed6 gigabits_per_second
  • ConductorCopper
  • Right-angle connectors fit tight builds and small cases
  • Locking latch keeps drives secure during moves or upgrades
  • 6 Gb/s SATA III speed supports fast SSD and HDD performance
  • Low-profile flexible jacket improves airflow and cable routing
  • Three cables plus reusable ties cover multiple installs or spares

Three-cable SATA III kit

This 104008-BLK-18x3 pack supplies three 18-inch SATA III cables rated for 6Gbps transfer speeds. Each cable connects a motherboard or host controller to internal hard drives, SSDs or optical drives. The right-angle connectors and locking latches suit tight spaces and keep links secure during assembly or transport.

Low-profile thermals and power

The flexible jacket improves airflow inside compact chassis without adding measurable heat or noise. Copper conductors deliver the full 6Gbps bandwidth while drawing negligible power from the drive interface. No active cooling or external power is required for normal operation.

90-degree locking connector constraint

The 90-degree SATA plug with locking latch is the decisive feature; it fits cramped drive bays where straight connectors cannot seat. Builders needing straight-through cables or longer runs beyond 18 inches should select a different model.

Highlights

  • Right-angle connectors fit tight builds and small cases
  • Locking latch keeps drives secure during moves or upgrades
  • 6 Gb/s SATA III speed supports fast SSD and HDD performance
  • Low-profile flexible jacket improves airflow and cable routing
  • Three cables plus reusable ties cover multiple installs or spares

Specifications

BrandCable Matters
Model104008-BLK-18x3
TypeSATA
ColorBlack
Length18
Connector DetailSata
Speed6 gigabits_per_second
ConductorCopper
Features6Gbps

Questions about this item

How do I install the 90-degree SATA III 6Gbps cables and which step is often missed?

Route the 18-inch cables so the right-angle connectors point toward the motherboard or drive without bending the jacket; the step many miss is pressing each 7-pin plug until the locking latch clicks, otherwise vibration can unseat the connection.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3-pack of SATA cables need over time?

The copper conductors and flexible jackets are passive, so no scheduled maintenance is required; replace a cable only if the latch breaks, the jacket is kinked, or you add more drives than the three included cables support.

What limit appears first when the SATA III 6Gbps cables run sustained transfers in a tight case?

The 6 Gb/s interface ceiling is reached before the 18-inch copper runs introduce measurable loss, so sustained throughput tops out at the SATA III spec rather than cable length.

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