StarTech.com 12-inch Left Angle SATA Cable

The StarTech.com 12-inch Left Angle SATA Cable is an internal Serial ATA data cable designed to connect a SATA drive to a SATA connection in a computer or compatible device. Its straight connector at one end and left-angle connector at the other provide an alternative to a conventional straight-ended cable when the space or direction of the connection calls for a low-profile turn.

Purpose and connectivity

This cable provides a direct SATA-to-SATA data connection. It is intended for compatible Serial ATA devices, such as internal drives, and connects using standard SATA connectors at both ends. The left-angle plug can help route the cable close to a drive or other component, making it useful in layouts where a straight connector would extend into nearby space or make cable routing less convenient.

Left-angle connector design

One end of the cable has a 90-degree, left-angle SATA connector, while the other end has a straight SATA connector. The angled end changes the direction in which the cable leaves the connection, which can help with clearance around a drive and keep the cable closer to the connected hardware. Connector orientation is important when planning an installation: the left-angle design is intended for setups where that direction of bend suits the position of the SATA port.

The cable’s angled connector is a physical routing feature; it does not change the function of the SATA connection. Both ends remain SATA data connectors, and the cable is used to carry data between compatible SATA interfaces.

Length and cable routing

The cable is described as 12 inches long, approximately 30 cm (about 30.5 cm or 300 mm). This short length is suited to connections within a computer enclosure or other compact device, where a longer cable may create unnecessary slack. Its length can support a tidy route between nearby SATA ports and drives while allowing the left-angle connector to sit close to the connected component.

SATA data-rate compatibility

The cable is identified as suitable for SATA 6 Gb/s connections and is also described in product listings as compatible with Serial ATA 150, 300, and 600 standards. It can therefore be used with compatible SATA interfaces operating at these stated link rates. The actual connection speed depends on the capabilities of the connected drive and host interface, as well as the overall system configuration.

Specifications at a glance

• Product type: Internal Serial ATA data cable
• Connector ends: SATA to SATA
• Connector arrangement: One straight connector and one left-angle connector
• Angled connector: 90-degree left-angle design
• Length: 12 inches, approximately 30 cm
• Stated SATA rates: Up to 6 Gb/s; listed for Serial ATA 150/300/600
• Colour: Red
• Model identifier: SATA12LA1

Installation considerations

Before connecting the cable, check that both the drive and the system provide compatible SATA data ports. Align each plug with its port and insert it gently; SATA connectors are keyed, so they should fit in the intended orientation without force. When planning the route, position the left-angle end so its bend points toward the available clearance, and avoid sharply folding, pinching, or placing tension on the cable.

The cable is for SATA data connectivity. It does not replace a separate power connection that a SATA drive may require. Its compact length and angled connector make it a practical option for installations where connection direction, nearby components, or limited space influence how the data cable needs to be routed.