EN-Labs 18 inch SATA III 6 Gbps cable with latch Silver

18-inch SATA III data cable with latch

This 18-inch SATA III cable links a 7-pin SATA drive to a motherboard or host controller at up to 6.0 Gbps. It is built with 26AWG tinned copper conductors and includes shielding for signal integrity. The straight connectors each carry a latch that locks into the port to prevent accidental disconnection. The cable is UL listed and RoHS compliant.

Fits standard internal SATA ports and drives

Both ends use a 180-degree straight receptacle with an L-type key so the cable routes cleanly alongside other components. Backward compatibility with SATA I and II ports means it works in older systems without adapter hassles. The latch frees the builder from worrying about vibration loosening the connection during transport or heavy use. No additional power or signal converters are required.

Sustained 6 Gbps throughput under load

The specification rates the link at 6.0 Gbps and actual transfer speed is limited by the attached drive and controller rather than the cable itself. Shielded 26AWG conductors maintain signal quality over the full 18-inch run during extended read or write sessions. The locking latch keeps contact resistance stable when the chassis warms up. IT technicians keep spares for troubleshooting because the cable does not degrade with repeated insertion cycles.