Vention SATA 15P Power Extension Cable 0.3M Black (KDABY)

The Vention KDABY is a 0.3-meter SATA 15-pin power extension cable that extends power connections from the PSU to storage drives in desktop computers. This cable enables students building or upgrading PCs to reach drives positioned farther from the power supply, while IT professionals use it for flexible drive placement in workstations and servers. The compact 0.3-meter length provides just enough extension without creating excess cable clutter inside computer cases.

Key Features & Benefits

• Extended Power Reach: Bridges the gap between power supply cables and drives in larger cases or non-standard mounting positions, eliminating the need to rearrange drive bays or upgrade power supplies.
• 15-Pin Full Power Support: Delivers all three voltage rails (3.3V, 5V, and 12V) required by modern SATA drives, ensuring reliable operation of SSDs, HDDs, and optical drives.
• 0.3-Meter Compact Length: Provides practical extension without excessive cable slack that obstructs airflow or creates management challenges in mid-tower and full-tower cases.
• Molded Connector Design: Features strain-relief construction that protects connection points from damage during installation and reduces wear from cable tension inside cases.
• Universal SATA Power Compatibility: Works with all standard SATA power connectors from modular and non-modular power supplies, supporting any SATA-powered storage device.

Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics

• Cable Length: 0.3 meters (11.8 inches / approximately 1 foot)
• Connector Type: 15-pin SATA power (male to female)
• Input Connector: SATA 15-pin female (connects to PSU cable)
• Output Connector: SATA 15-pin male (connects to drive)
• Cable Color: Black
• Connector Housing: Molded plastic with strain relief

Electrical Specifications

• Voltage Support: 3.3V, 5V, and 12V rails
• Current Capacity: Up to 4.5A per voltage rail (standard SATA specification)
• Wire Gauge: 18 AWG (sufficient for SATA power requirements)
• Pin Configuration: All 15 pins connected for full power delivery

Safety & Durability

• Insulation: High-quality PVC wire insulation
• Contact Material: Tin or gold-plated contacts for reliable conductivity
• Strain Relief: Molded boots prevent wire breakage at connection points
• Operating Temperature: Standard computer component range

Compatibility

• Power Supplies: All ATX power supplies with SATA power connectors (modular and non-modular)
• Drives: 2.5″ SSDs, 3.5″ HDDs, M.2 drives with SATA power, optical drives, hot-swap drive bays
• Systems: Desktop PCs, workstations, servers, external drive enclosures with SATA power

Note: This is a power extension only; does not carry data signals (requires separate SATA data cable)

Use Cases & Applications

For Students The Vention KDABY cable helps students building custom PCs reach drives mounted in top drive bays or unusual positions when stock PSU cables fall short. Students upgrading laptops to desktop systems can position multiple drives throughout the case without being limited by original power cable lengths. Computer engineering students use these extensions in hardware projects and lab assignments that require flexible drive configurations. The 0.3-meter length works well in budget builds using mid-tower cases where careful cable routing is needed.

For Business Use IT departments deploy this extension cable when configuring workstations with multiple storage drives for employees in data-intensive roles like video editing, 3D rendering, or engineering simulations. System integrators use power extensions to accommodate custom drive layouts in specialized business computers and point-of-sale systems. The cable allows technicians to position drives optimally for airflow and accessibility during routine maintenance without compromising power delivery. Network administrators use these extensions in small business servers when adding storage capacity beyond the initial configuration.

Additional Applications PC builders and enthusiasts use SATA power extensions to achieve cleaner cable management by routing power cables through specific paths that improve case aesthetics and airflow. Home users expanding storage in aging systems can add drives in alternative mounting locations without replacing the entire power supply. Content creators building multi-drive editing workstations position SSDs and HDDs strategically using extensions for optimal cooling and access. DIY NAS builders connect multiple drives in custom enclosures where standard PSU cable lengths don’t reach all drive positions. Gamers installing additional SSDs for game libraries use extensions to reach drives mounted in unique case positions or drive caddies. Computer repair shops keep various lengths of SATA power extensions on hand for accommodating different case layouts and drive configurations during upgrades and repairs.