🖴📐 SATA • SATA Data Cable (90° Connectors)

This cable transmits high-speed data between SATA devices (HDDs, SSDs, optical drives) and the motherboard. The 90° angled connectors reduce strain, improve airflow, and enable clean routing in space-constrained environments.
 
🔧 Cable Form
Single 90° Connector
One end straight, one end right-angled
Ideal for tight drive bays or vertical motherboard ports
Double 90° Connectors
Both ends right-angled
Used in ultra-compact builds or flat cable routing along chassis walls
Available in SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3Gbps), and SATA III (6Gbps) variants
Often includes locking latches for secure connection
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
💾 Internal hard drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs)
📀 Optical drives (DVD, Blu-ray)
🖥️ Motherboards with SATA headers
🧠 Embedded boards and industrial PCs
🗄️ NAS enclosures and server racks
 
✅ Common Uses
🧱 Connect storage devices in tight or angled drive bays
🖥️ Route SATA cables cleanly in small form factor (SFF) builds
📐 Reduce cable clutter and improve airflow in gaming PCs
🧪 Prototype embedded systems with low-profile connectors
🗄️ Organize multi-drive arrays in rackmount servers
 
🧠 Signal Format
🔌 SATA data only (7-pin connector)
📡 Supports hot-swapping and native command queuing
🔁 No power—requires separate 15-pin SATA power cable
⚡ Compatible with SATA I, II, and III standards
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🚫 90° connectors may block adjacent ports—check motherboard layout
📉 Excessive bending near the angle can damage cable integrity
🔌 Not interchangeable with eSATA or SAS cables
🔄 Locking latch may not engage on all devices—verify fit
🧯 Avoid mixing SATA versions unless backward compatibility is confirmed
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Use single-angle for drive-side clearance; double-angle for flat routing
🔍 Confirm SATA III rating for SSDs to ensure full speed
🧵 Keep cable runs short and tidy for best airflow
📼 Label cables in multi-drive setups to avoid confusion
🧪 Test boot and data transfer before final cable management