The STARTECH LP4SATAFM12 is a power cable adapter designed for IT professionals and businesses needing to power legacy LP4 (Molex) devices from a modern SATA power connection. This 12-inch cable facilitates the integration of older peripherals, such as certain fans, optical drives, or other components, into systems where only SATA power connectors are readily available from the power supply. It addresses the common issue of power supply incompatibility when upgrading or configuring systems with a mix of newer and older hardware. By converting a SATA power output to an LP4 connection, this adapter helps extend the useful life of existing LP4-powered devices and avoids the need for a new power supply solely due to connector type differences. It is a practical solution for system builders, IT departments, and repair technicians.
This cable adapts a SATA power connection from a computer power supply to an LP4 (Molex) power connection, allowing you to power devices that require LP4 input.
The LP4SATAFM12 adapter cable is 12 inches in length, providing a moderate reach for connecting components within a system.
This cable can power any device that requires an LP4 (Molex) power connection, provided the power supply can meet the device's power requirements through the SATA connection.
This cable is suitable for new system builds or upgrades where you need to integrate older LP4-powered components with a power supply that primarily offers SATA power connectors.
LP4SATAFM12 - Startech POWER AN LP4 DEVICE FROM A SATA POWER CONNECTION ON YOUR COMPUTER POWER SUPPLY -