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Ten blue SATA cables with straight locking connectors, 18 inches each

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 140411 SATA cable 18in Blue 10-pack locking latch

SKU CH-M2DQ-R4A4P

Ten 18-inch blue SATA cables with locking latches support 6 Gbps data transfer

  • TypeOthers
  • ColorBlue
  • Length0.4572
  • Cable Length1.50 ft.
  • Connector Number2
  • FeaturesSATA Revision 3.0 allows for data transfer speeds of up to 6
  • SATA 3.0 spec supports up to 6 Gbps transfer speeds
  • Locking latch on each connector prevents accidental disconnection
  • 18 inch length suits typical internal drive layouts
  • Blue colour coding simplifies cable identification
  • 10-pack provides spares for multiple builds or replacements

SATA III 6 Gbps cable pack

This pack contains ten straight SATA III cables, each 18 inches long and coloured blue. They are rated for data transfer speeds up to 6 Gbps when paired with matching drives and controllers. The locking latch on every connector prevents accidental disconnection from vibration or cable routing. Each cable measures 1.5 feet end to end.

Upgrade from SATA 1.5 Gbps or 3 Gbps cables

Replacing older SATA cables with these 6 Gbps certified versions removes a bottleneck when the drive and controller both support the faster revision. The improvement is only realised if every link in the chain runs at SATA 3.0; a slower drive or port will limit the subsystem to its own maximum rate. Builders still using first- or second-revision cables on modern SSDs or hard drives will see the benefit.

Sustained transfer stability

The tighter tolerances and higher-quality materials required for 6 Gbps signalling keep the link stable during long copy or backup operations. Locking latches maintain firm contact so sustained throughput does not degrade from connector creep. Backwards compatibility ensures the same cables work reliably with legacy 1.5 Gbps and 3 Gbps devices at their native speeds.

Highlights

  • SATA 3.0 spec supports up to 6 Gbps transfer speeds
  • Locking latch on each connector prevents accidental disconnection
  • 18 inch length suits typical internal drive layouts
  • Blue colour coding simplifies cable identification
  • 10-pack provides spares for multiple builds or replacements

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
Model140411
TypeOthers
ColorBlue
Length0.4572
Cable Length1.50 ft.
Connector Number2
FeaturesSATA Revision 3.0 allows for data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps.

Questions about this item

What clearance is needed for the straight locking-latch connectors on the 18in cables?

Each straight connector with its attached locking latch needs enough room behind the drive or motherboard port for the latch to click into place; the cable itself is 18in long.

How do you seat the locking latch correctly so it does not pop off?

Push the straight connector straight into the SATA port until the metal latch clicks audibly; angling the plug prevents the latch from engaging.

When should a cable from the 10-pack be replaced?

Replace any cable if the latch no longer clicks, the connector feels loose, or intermittent drive errors appear after vibration or case movement.

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