09-25-2008, 12:22 PM
The cable pictured is a normal SATA data line cable and also incorporates the power, but it converts it from an older molex power cable (typically what you see on older power supply units...the 'white' plastic power connector) to the newer standard that SATA drives use.
As for length...in many computers (IBM-compatible based), 1M usually won't cut it, as many times you need to snake the SATA cable around to make it to the motherboard connector. 1M may seem like a lot with these cables, but believe me they are not and you usually want to go one step longer than what you think you need.
As for length...in many computers (IBM-compatible based), 1M usually won't cut it, as many times you need to snake the SATA cable around to make it to the motherboard connector. 1M may seem like a lot with these cables, but believe me they are not and you usually want to go one step longer than what you think you need.