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LP4 4 pin IDE male to five SATA female power splitter cable 18AWG 24cm

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SMUGDESK LP4 4 Pin IDE Male to 5 SATA Female Power Splitter Cord 18AWG 24cm

SKU CH-A5BS-THC3R

Converts one legacy IDE power port into five SATA connectors for 2.5 and 3.5 drives using 18AWG wire over a 24cm length

  • Converts one legacy IDE port into five SATA power connectors
  • 18AWG thick gauge wire delivers stable power with minimal voltage drop
  • 24cm length allows tidy internal routing without excess cable clutter
  • Molded connectors lock firmly to prevent accidental power loss from vibration
  • Powers 2.5 SSD, 3.5 HDD and optical drives with standard SATA 15Pin interfaces

LP4 IDE to SATA power splitter

This cable converts a single 4-pin LP4 IDE power connector into five SATA power ports, allowing older power supplies to drive multiple modern storage devices. It suits builders upgrading legacy systems or adding drives to chassis with limited SATA power outputs. The 18AWG conductors support stable current delivery across all connected drives.

Thermals noise and power draw

The 18AWG copper conductors minimise voltage drop under normal working loads, reducing resistive heating inside the case. Flame-retardant insulation protects the wires from abrasion and ambient heat in enclosed chassis. As a passive cable it generates no audible noise and draws no power beyond what the attached drives require.

15-pin SATA device compatibility

Each of the five female connectors accepts the standard 15-pin SATA power interface found on 2.5 SSD, 3.5 HDD and optical drives. The moulded connectors lock firmly to prevent accidental disconnects caused by vibration. Total connected device consumption must remain within the power supply's rated load for safe operation.

Highlights

  • Converts one legacy IDE port into five SATA power connectors
  • 18AWG thick gauge wire delivers stable power with minimal voltage drop
  • 24cm length allows tidy internal routing without excess cable clutter
  • Molded connectors lock firmly to prevent accidental power loss from vibration
  • Powers 2.5 SSD, 3.5 HDD and optical drives with standard SATA 15Pin interfaces

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the LP4 4 Pin IDE male connector to my power supply, and what is the common mistake?

Plug the LP4 male end firmly into the power supply's IDE port until it clicks, then attach up to five SATA drives. The step often missed is seating each SATA connector fully so the latch engages, preventing power loss from vibration.

Will the 18AWG wire or the molded SATA connectors need replacement over time?

The 18AWG copper conductors and flame-retardant insulation are built for long-term operation inside a chassis. The durable molded connectors resist loosening from vibration, so no scheduled maintenance or connector replacement is required under normal use.

What is the first limit I will hit when running five drives on this 24cm splitter?

The total power draw of all connected drives must stay within the power supply's rated load for the IDE rail. Exceeding that limit will cause instability before the cable's 18AWG gauge or 24cm length becomes a factor.

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