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IMBA

IMBA Shielded eSATA to eSATA Cable M/M 6 ft

SKU CH-2P2X-R8AAK

Shielded eSATA cable connects external drives to eSATA ports with reduced interference over six feet

  • TypeCable
  • Shielded design reduces electromagnetic interference for stable data transfer
  • 6-foot length enables flexible placement of external eSATA drives
  • Male-to-male connectors link eSATA enclosures directly to host ports
  • Metal contacts maintain consistent impedance for reliable signal quality
  • Supports eSATA external storage connections up to six feet away

Shielded eSATA cable for external drives

The IMBA shielded eSATA to eSATA cable connects external eSATA enclosures or drives to an eSATA host port. Male connectors on both ends provide a direct link without adapters. The six-foot length suits typical desk or rack setups. Extra shielding and metal contacts aim to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Practical limits of the eSATA interface

eSATA supports cable runs up to two metres, so this six-foot length stays within the standard. The shielded construction helps maintain signal integrity across the full span. Bandwidth matches the host controller and drive capabilities rather than the cable itself. Hot-plug support depends on the host hardware and operating system.

Six-foot male-to-male length decides fit

The fixed 6 ft male-to-male format determines whether the cable reaches between your specific enclosure and host port. Shorter or longer runs need a different cable length. Buyers needing internal SATA connections or right-angle connectors cannot use this part.

Highlights

  • Shielded design reduces electromagnetic interference for stable data transfer
  • 6-foot length enables flexible placement of external eSATA drives
  • Male-to-male connectors link eSATA enclosures directly to host ports
  • Metal contacts maintain consistent impedance for reliable signal quality
  • Supports eSATA external storage connections up to six feet away

Specifications

BrandiMBA
TypeCable

Questions about this item

Should I choose a shorter or longer eSATA cable for my external drive setup?

The cable is six feet long; pick a length that reaches your enclosure without excess slack to keep signal quality high.

What transfer speed will I actually see with this six-foot shielded eSATA cable?

It supports the eSATA interface rate, so real-world throughput depends on the drive and controller but the cable itself does not add a bottleneck.

Does the eSATA connector on this cable limit the maximum data rate?

The cable uses standard eSATA connectors rated for the interface specification, so the link speed is capped by the host and device, not the cable.

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