SATA to SATA Cable
BC-DAG008 is a seven-pin internal SATA data cable family with 15 straight and angled connector combinations. Specify the route at both ends so the cable fits without twisting the connector or crowding the adjacent power plug.
- 7-pin SATA female to 7-pin SATA female; data only.
- Straight, up-, down-, left- and right-angle combinations.
- Up to 6Gbps nominal link rate with compatible SATA equipment.
- Listed lengths: 10, 15, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100cm; confirm availability by configuration.
- Locking latches are configuration-dependent, not present on every pictured connector.
- We can review custom routing, identification, and packaging requirements.
Product Details
SATA to SATA Cable with 15 Connector Layouts for Internal Storage
When the drive and motherboard ports face different directions, a straight cable isn’t always the cleanest solution. The BC-DAG008 family combines straight and angled seven-pin SATA ends, so you can set the exit at each port instead of bending the cable sharply against the enclosure.
These assemblies carry data between compatible internal SATA interfaces. They do not supply drive power, convert a SAS device to SATA, or increase a drive beyond its own interface capability. The useful difference between the models is their physical layout—not a different storage protocol.
Configuration and Ordering Reference
| Selection | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Interface | 7-pin SATA female at both ends; internal point-to-point data connection |
| Link rate | Up to 6Gbps nominal SATA rate; actual negotiation and throughput depend on the complete system |
| Listed lengths | 10 / 15 / 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 / 100cm; agree on finished length and measurement points |
| Connector retention | Visible metal latches on pictured straight connectors; angled-end retention must be confirmed per model |
| Power connection | Separate, suitable power feed required for the drive |
| Construction | Confirm conductor, shielding, jacket, contact finish, and operating requirements on the approved build specification |
Decode the Two-End Model Reference
In this series, S means straight, U up-angle, D down-angle, L left-angle, and R right-angle. The two letters identify the connector combination. They are not a guarantee of “up” or “left” inside a chassis: port rotation and the viewing direction still matter.
| Model suffix | Connector combination |
|---|---|
| SS | Straight/straight |
| SU / SD | Straight / up-angle or down-angle |
| SL / SR | Straight / left-angle or right-angle |
| LL / RR / LR | Left/left, right/right, or left / right |
| UR / UL | Up / right or up / left |
| DR / DL | Down / right or down / left |
| DU / DD / UU | Down / up, down / down, or up / up |
Check the Whole Connection Area
An angled data plug can clear a wall and still obstruct the drive power plug. Check both connectors together, then inspect nearby motherboard ports and the space needed to release any metal latch. The installation and dimension images are visual references; use an approved drawing for final mechanical clearance.
For a simpler latch-free family, compare our SATA hard drive cable. If the application needs a combined data/power drive connection, the SATA data and power harness addresses a different requirement. You can also return to the SATA cable collection to compare interface families.
Make the Quote Specific Enough to Build
Send the host and drive models, end-on port photographs, the desired route, clearance dimensions, cable length, and quantity. Indicate whether a metal latch is essential at either end. Add any material declaration, environmental or inspection requirements before sample approval. This gives us a workable basis for an OEM quotation without assuming that every variation shares the same construction or qualification.
Compare the 15 Connector Combinations
Choose a layout by checking both keyed mating faces and the route between them. All 15 original model references are retained below. Confirm retention and dimensions for the selected build; a matching angle name alone does not establish chassis fit.
P/N: BC-DAG008-SS
Start with two straight ends when both ports have clear rear access. The pictured straight connectors have metal latches. Check the space needed to release each tab, then choose a length that follows the route without a large unused loop.
P/N: BC-DAG008-SU
A straight end pairs with an up-angle end to redirect the cable at one port. Match the angle to the keyed mating face before ordering. Check that the cable can leave the angled housing without pushing against the drive power connector or enclosure wall.
P/N: BC-DAG008-SD
Choose straight to down-angle when only one port needs a redirected exit. The angle name is a series reference, not an absolute direction inside the chassis. Check the mating-face view and leave room for the neighboring power plug.
P/N: BC-DAG008-SL
A straight end and a left-angle end allow different routing approaches at each port. Review the side exit carefully: on some drive layouts, it may cross the power connector area. Send both port views so the required orientation can be documented.
P/N: BC-DAG008-SR
This version pairs the right-angle side exit with a straight connector. It may help route the lead along an enclosure rather than straight behind the port. Confirm the L-key reference and clearance instead of relying on the word right alone.
P/N: BC-DAG008-LL
Two left-angle ends suit routes that need a side exit at both ports. Port rotation can change the installed result, so compare each end separately. Confirm the overall path and any required retention on the build drawing before approving a sample.
P/N: BC-DAG008-RR
Two right-angle ends provide side-exit routing at both connection points. This does not mean the cable will fit every pair of parallel ports. Check the key orientation, the distance between ports, and the space occupied by neighboring plugs.
P/N: BC-DAG008-LR
This left/right combination uses opposite side-exit references. Consider this when the preferred exits differ between the host and drive. An annotated photo of each mating port helps distinguish the intended route from a mirrored or rotated view.
P/N: BC-DAG008-UR
The up/right combination changes the exit plane between the two ends. Use it as a routing option where one port needs an up-angle reference and the other a side exit. Check both housing clearances, not simply the free cable space between them.
P/N: BC-DAG008-UL
An up-angle end pairs with a left-angle end for mixed-plane routing. Before choosing this model, inspect whether the left-side exit interferes with the power connection. Confirm end orientation and finished length together so the cable does not need an abrupt twist.
P/N: BC-DAG008-DR
The down/right layout provides two different exit directions within one data assembly. Compare the keyed faces with the actual ports, then trace the route through the chassis. Document any latch requirement separately from the connector angle.
P/N: BC-DAG008-DL
This down/left combination can address a route that turns in different planes at the two ports. Check the left-side cable path against the adjacent power plug. A sample fitted inside the intended enclosure is more useful than judging the layout from a loose cable alone.
P/N: BC-DAG008-DU
The down/up pair offers opposite vertical-angle references. Consider it when the two ports need different exits, but the final orientation depends on how each port is mounted. Approve a drawing that shows both mating faces and the complete route.
P/N: BC-DAG008-DD
Two down-angle ends redirect the route at both ports. Check each exit against the actual L-shaped key, since port rotation changes where the cable points. Confirm there is enough free length between the housings for a relaxed, supported installation.
P/N: BC-DAG008-UU
Two up-angle ends provide the same named angle at both ends but do not guarantee the same installed direction. Review port rotation, adjacent connectors, and service access. Use the sample drawing to confirm the entire arrangement before a repeat production order.
Check Data and Power Plug Clearance Together
The installation reference shows why the neighboring power connector matters: a cable exit that looks tidy can cross the space needed by the power plug. The red cross marks interference in that illustrated arrangement, not a universal prohibition on left-angle connectors.
Send a photo showing the data port, power port, and intended cable path. We can use those reference points to discuss the appropriate two-end configuration and document the orientation on the order drawing.
No. The pictured straight ends have visible latches, while some angled ends do not. Confirm retention at each end for the selected build. A latch is not, by itself, a vibration qualification.
Photograph each port from the mating direction, mark the L-shaped key, and draw the desired cable exit. Check both ends independently; the model letters describe reference orientations, not fixed directions inside every chassis.
Only where the controller supports SATA devices and provides a compatible connection. Many SAS controllers need a specific breakout cable or backplane. This seven-pin SATA lead does not convert protocols or let a SATA-only host operate a SAS drive.
The cable exit and molded body can take up space next to the data port. On some drive layouts, a side-angle data plug crosses the power plug area. Check both plugs together rather than evaluating the data connector alone.
Send the route length and measurement points for review. Conventional internal SATA cable runs are intended for lengths up to one meter, and the complete channel matters. A custom length is not an automatic guarantee of every link rate.
Consider a two-angle layout when each port needs a redirected exit. Check port rotation and the route between the housings. Two connectors with the same named angle do not necessarily point the same way once installed.
No. It illustrates a construction concept, not measured signal or EMI performance. Confirm the actual materials and shielding on the quoted build, and agree on any required test method and acceptance criteria before ordering.
The configuration, materials, tooling, and quantity affect the quotation. Send the model combination, length, and expected demand. Sample charges, production minimum, and lead time should be agreed upon for that build rather than assumed from the catalog page.
This is an internal SATA cable, not an outdoor-rated assembly or an eSATA cable. External storage needs the right interface, enclosure, and environmental protection; extra shielding alone doesn’t change the connector or application rating.
No. It is a point-to-point data cable. Each direct drive connection needs a suitable host connection and separate drive power. It does not provide power conversion, port multiplication, or passive data splitting.
Check the sample with the actual host, drive, and enclosure. Confirm connector fit, latch access, neighboring plug clearance, length, and drive operation. Record the approved drawing and any required inspection or test evidence so that repeat orders follow the same specification.
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How to Specify a Two-Angle SATA Cable Without Guesswork
With 15 layouts on one page, the quickest approach is to eliminate unsuitable exits at each port before choosing a part number. A photo of a loose cable is helpful, but a view of the installed ports is usually more useful.
Define a Viewing Direction for Each End
Photograph each port from the direction in which the plug will enter. Mark the L-shaped key, the enclosure wall, and the preferred exit with an arrow. Do this independently for the host and drive: two ports that look parallel from above may be rotated relative to each other. Use the model suffix as a reference after the connector faces have been matched.
Separate Clearance from Retention
A right-angle body can reduce the space needed immediately behind a port, but it can also cover another socket. Fit the power plug and adjacent cables into the clearance check. For a latched end, leave room to press the release tab. Do not assume every angled body carries a metal latch or that a latch alone provides a qualified vibration-resistant installation.
Choose Length from the Installed Route
Measure around the intended path, with enough allowance for assembly and servicing but without a large unused loop. Conventional internal SATA cable runs are intended for lengths up to one meter; host and device board routing also affects the channel. The one-meter catalog option does not guarantee that every extended or adapter-heavy connection will perform identically. Review unusual routing rather than chaining extra adapters into the path.
Keep Interface Claims in Proportion
These are passive SATA data assemblies. A 6Gbps label describes a nominal link rate, not a guaranteed file-copy speed. A seven-pin cable does not supply power, add host ports, convert NVMe to SATA, or make a SATA-only controller operate a SAS drive. Where a SAS controller supports SATA drives, you still need to check its connector, breakout wiring, and supported topology.
Turn a Sample into a Repeatable Specification
For the first sample, agree on the connector outlines, end orientation, length measurement points, retention, and identification labels. Try it with the actual enclosure panels fitted, and verify drive detection and operation using the intended host. If your procurement process requires signal, mechanical, or environmental testing, define the method and acceptance criteria in the quotation. A construction illustration or generic certificate statement is not a substitute for the requested evidence.
Send your two port views and route sketch through the inquiry form. That is a practical starting point for selecting a standard model or discussing a custom assembly.
