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STARTECH

STARTECH SATA22PEXT 12" 22 Pin SATA Power Data Extension Cable

SKU CH-K29P-T5B2R MPN SATA22PEXT

Extends combined SATA power and data connections by 12 inches with a female 22-pin to male 22-pin combo cable

  • TypeOthers
  • ColorMulti-Color
  • Length12"
  • Cable Length0.5 ft.
  • Connector Number2
  • Connector DetailConnector A: 1 x SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptac
  • Extends SATA power and data connections by 12 inches
  • Female 22-pin to male 22-pin combo connector simplifies cabling
  • Supports SATA III speeds up to 6Gbps for fast transfers
  • PVC jacket protects wires during system builds and upgrades
  • RoHS and REACH compliant for environmental protection

Extension for SATA drives

The StarTech.com SATA22PEXT is a 12-inch female-to-male 22-pin SATA power and data combo extension cable. It adds reach between a motherboard or backplane connector and a SATA drive or dock. Builders and upgraders use it when stock cables fall short in tight chassis layouts. The combined connector carries both signals in one housing.

Thermals noise and power

The PVC-jacketed cable is a passive copper assembly with no active electronics, so it generates no heat and requires no external power. It adds no audible noise to the system. Signal integrity is maintained for SATA III speeds up to 6 Gbps across the short .5-foot run. Power delivery to the drive remains unchanged.

Build quality and daily use

The moulded combo connectors feature a 7+15 pin layout that mates securely with standard SATA receptacles and plugs. RoHS and REACH compliance confirms restricted-substance controls during manufacture. The 12-inch length gives installers slack for routing behind drive cages or around expansion cards without straining ports. Multi-colour wiring aids quick identification during maintenance.

Highlights

  • Extends SATA power and data connections by 12 inches
  • Female 22-pin to male 22-pin combo connector simplifies cabling
  • Supports SATA III speeds up to 6Gbps for fast transfers
  • PVC jacket protects wires during system builds and upgrades
  • RoHS and REACH compliant for environmental protection

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelSATA22PEXT
TypeOthers
ColorMulti-Color
Length12"
Cable Length0.5 ft.
Connector Number2
Connector DetailConnector A: 1 x SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Connector B: 1 x SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Plug
SpecificationsFemale 22-pin to Male 22-pin SATA Data & Power Combo
12" Extension Cable
Cable Jacket Type: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
FeaturesExtend SATA Power and Data Connections by up to 1ft.
Female 22-pin to Male 22-pin SATA Data & Power Combo
Creates flexibility when building or upgrading systems
Extend backplane adapter connections
Extend Drive Dock connections
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size211 × 122 × 15 mm

Questions about this item

How do I connect the female 22-pin receptacle to my backplane and which orientation avoids bent pins?

Align the keyed L-shape on the female 22-pin receptacle with the backplane header, press straight in until the latch clicks, then route the 12" PVC jacket away from sharp edges to prevent strain on the 7+15 pin contacts.

When should I replace this extension cable if I repeatedly swap drives in a hot-swap dock?

Replace it when the male 22-pin plug shows visible pin spread, the latch no longer holds, or intermittent detection appears after many insertions — the PVC jacket and gold-plated contacts tolerate normal cycles but fatigue over time.

What throughput ceiling will I hit first during sustained sequential transfers on a SATA III SSD?

The cable is rated for SATA III speeds up to 6Gbps, so the 6Gbps link ceiling appears before any cable-induced bottleneck during sustained sequential workloads.

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