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Storage Very long SATA cables? (3-4M)

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Bladesingerz, 5 Dec 2015.

  1. Bladesingerz

    Bladesingerz Minimodder

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    Hi All,

    I've been struggling with with my storage in my desk build for over 2 months now, my connectors seem to be failing on me. I'm currently using some cheaper extension cables than I found online.

    But I was wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to buy very long SATA cables? somewhere between 3-4 meters?

    Hope anyone can help me out :)
    -Blade
     
    Bladesingerz, 5 Dec 2015
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  2. bawjaws

    bawjaws Multimodder

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    I thought Sata cables were limited to about a metre, but happy to be corrected if that's not the case.
     
    bawjaws, 5 Dec 2015
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  3. noizdaemon666

    noizdaemon666 I'm Od, Therefore I Pwn

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    As far as I know you're right on the money bawjaws. SATA is limited by spec to 1m. eSATA can do 2m. But neither can do anywhere near 3-4m. I imagine daisychaining extensions will work but who knows what will happen to the signal (and the data) when going such extreme lengths.
     
    noizdaemon666, 5 Dec 2015
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  4. Vault-Tec

    Vault-Tec Green Plastic Watering Can

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    I used SATA joiners in one of my rigs but yeah, still nowhere near the 1m mark. Not had any problems at all though.
     
    Vault-Tec, 5 Dec 2015
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