Handy 22 pin SATA extension cable connects to the SATA cable of a SATA HDD/SSD drive or a CD/ DVD optical drive; SATA male to female extension cable extends an existing SATA combo cable with both data and power connectors SATA data and power cable (7+15 pins) reduces strain on the connectors of a SATA drive from a using short cable; Connect to an existing cable for better cable management; Eliminate the hassle of removing a drive from a cage and reduce the risk of damaging internal connectors that are difficult to reach and unplug Neat upgradeswhen installing a new or replacement SSD drive in a computer tower; Extend a short cable that was shipped with the computer; Plug & play installation with snug and secure connectors; Easy-grip treads on the connectors make it easier to unplug the cable in tight spaces Heavy duty but flexible 18 AWG SATA power cable extension has dual-voltage compatibility with support for 5V or 12V power without any degradation of performance; Snug-fitting d