The SATA18LSA1 Left Side-Angled SATA Cable (18-inch) features one straight and one left side-angled (7-pin) data receptacle, which positions the cable so that it runs parallel to the drive ports - ideal for connectivity in narrow spaces, enabling installation of the drive as needed within the system case. The cable also features a flexible low profile design that helps improve airflow and reduce clutter in your computer case, which helps keep the case clean and cool. Constructed of only top quality materials and designed for optimum performance and reliability this 18 SATA cable supports full SATA 3.0 bandwidth (up to 6Gbps) when used with SATA 3.0 compliant drives and is backed by our lifetime warranty. Provides maximum flexibility for positioning SATA drives within a computer case, using a left side-angled SATA connector that easily fits into narrow spaces. Helps ensure optimum system performance by reducing clutter and increasing airflow within the computer/server case, using a thin cable design. Offers a reliable connection, guaranteed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty. Installing Serial ATA hard drives, and DVD drives in Small Form Factor computer cases Server and storage subsystem applications. High-end workstation drive installations. Connections to SATA Drive Arrays.