P194 / Storage / Connector
Serial ATA includes a distinct 15-position power connector alongside the separate 7-pin data connector.
Also called SATA power 15 pin SATA power Serial ATA power
SATA data and SATA power are separate interfaces even when combined in one drive-side assembly.
Count the wider power section separately from the seven-position data section and read the drive/backplane documentation.
Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-05, 2026-10-13 · Independent review pending
Three-quarter view Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Mating face Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Fitted in place Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Recognition drawing Original schematic, not to scale. Drawing review pending.
Field answer / P194 · Source-checked, human review pending
First answerSerial ATA includes a distinct 15-position power connector alongside the separate 7-pin data connector.
Next observation: Identify the power source and the exact drive-side connector before considering any PSU lead or adapter.
The 15-position SATA power form is different from the seven-contact data form and from older peripheral power connectors. Matching the shell does not establish voltage rails, wiring, a PSU rating or safe adaptation.
These are the existing, individually scoped observations—not fresh source inspections, a universal pinout, approved geometry or a device-specific compatibility verdict.
C194A / canonical evidence anchor — Molex identifies Serial ATA power and signal connector families; the drive-side power section is the 15-position SATA power form.
V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof. · source checked; independent sign-off pending.
C194B / canonical evidence anchor — Intel ATX 336521 version 2.01 separately documents required Serial ATA power-supply connectors within its dated PSU design-guide scope; a SATA power connection must not be identified by a 7-position data-only lead.
V140 / Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval. · source checked; independent sign-off pending.
C194C / canonical evidence anchor — An ATX-era peripheral four-contact housing and a SATA 15-position power connector are documented as different identity families by the same historical design guide; similar PSU origin does not make their termination or mating compatible.
V140 / Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval. · source checked; independent sign-off pending.
Shape, plug/socket view, contact roles and exact model capability must be checked separately. Review source authority and publication status ↓
Image inspection / P194
1 registered view for this reference. Different part examples are not automatically mates; all remain not to scale and independently unapproved.
(private workspace)P194 / Inherited recognition study
SATA 15-pin power connector
Drive-facing female cable-plug opening concept; qualitative L-shaped key · Cable plug / cable end
Not to scale. Technical and rights review pending.
Inspect view & provenance (private workspace)A Molex family overview identifies the separate SATA power contacts distinct from the signal interface. A drive’s power wiring must match the exact device and power supply. Generic molded adapters, repinning or an unknown modular-PSU cable are not established safe by the L-shaped plug housing.
Assuming a SATA-looking adapter guarantees correct supply rails, quality or power budget.
Full technical reading, sources and related identities →Claim-specific evidence remains in the canonical record. Concept diagrams do not show any safe wiring or mechanical mating geometry.
Signal-path fieldbook
Read the answer, keep mechanical fit separate from the signal path, and verify the named endpoint. These editorial studies reuse inherited source records; no compatibility has been laboratory confirmed.
Field answerDo not treat a seven-contact SATA data cable as a power lead. The source-backed SATA system distinguishes the seven-contact signal connector from the separate 15-position SATA power form. Drive power and the host data connection are independent requirements.
| Evidence layer | What is established or still conditional |
|---|---|
| Data connection | StarTech’s SATA18 example specifies seven-contact SATA data connections; the plug is not a power supply. |
| Drive-side power | Molex distinguishes signal and power forms within the Serial ATA connector system; the inherited power reference is 15 positions. |
| Endpoint requirements | The drive, host controller, enclosure and approved PSU connection must be checked separately before any power or troubleshooting action. |
| Manufacturer scope | S032 concerns StarTech SATA18 data cable; S200 is a Molex SATA/SAS family overview, not a universal power harness drawing. |
Not yet established These catalogue records do not specify the user’s voltage rails, pin wiring, adapters, PSU capacity, hot-plug procedure or drive health. Do not improvise a powered cable.
Existing scoped claims: C029A (Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only); C194A (V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.). No newly authored empirical specifications; manufacturer catalogue claims remain conditional on the actual part and host.
Existing inspection dates remain unchanged. This editorial synthesis is not a physical mating test, pinout, optical budget, manufacturer device approval or deployment authorization.
Visual atlas / P194 / 2026
What to look for
Wider fifteen-position power family
Positions are named, not drawn as electrical contacts; sizes and key tolerances are unmeasured.
Both are separately keyed connectors. Confirm drive, cable and power-supply implementation before assembly.
No fabrication dimensions, conductor routing, guaranteed fit or device approval. For electrical, power and optical interfaces, follow the original equipment instructions.
Uses previously recorded V112 manufacturer claim/source inspections; October 2026 supplementary public-source spot checks are documented separately, not treated as a refreshed approval.
Original Port & Cable interpretive vector, no third-party photo, copied CAD, logo or vendor drawing. Third-party product photos, logos and source drawings are not redistributed. No independent technical or rights certification is claimed.
Original claim identifiers: C194A (private workspace). Legacy evidence dates and rights assessments remain as recorded.
The useful distinction
Serial ATA includes a distinct 15-position power connector alongside the separate 7-pin data connector. [C194A]
Intel ATX 336521 version 2.01 separately documents required Serial ATA power-supply connectors within its dated PSU design-guide scope; a SATA power connection must not be identified by a 7-position data-only lead. [C194B]
An ATX-era peripheral four-contact housing and a SATA 15-position power connector are documented as different identity families by the same historical design guide; similar PSU origin does not make their termination or mating compatible. [C194C]
Each value retains its exact example, role and measurement axis. Facts from different parts must not be combined into an invented component.
| Nominal contacts | 15S200Position count is an identification aid; V36 does not publish the electrical assignment. |
|---|---|
| Positions / cavity span | 15 (Claim C194A); 7 (Claim C194B); 15 (Claim C194C)S200 · S583 · S577 · S583Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof. V140 / Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval. |
| Contact rows | 1 (675820000)S910Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 675820000. Documented role: socket. 15positions maximum and5terminal sets per housing. Unloaded housing is not a measured15-contact specimen.; Molex labels limited information; do not replace explicit keying/polarization distinctions with a generic L-key statement. |
| Contact pitch | 1.27 mm mating interface (675820000)S910Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 675820000. Documented role: socket. 15positions maximum and5terminal sets per housing. Unloaded housing is not a measured15-contact specimen.; Molex labels limited information; do not replace explicit keying/polarization distinctions with a generic L-key statement. |
| Connector role | socket (675820000)S910Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 675820000. Documented role: socket. 15positions maximum and5terminal sets per housing. Unloaded housing is not a measured15-contact specimen.; Molex labels limited information; do not replace explicit keying/polarization distinctions with a generic L-key statement. |
| Keying / polarization | Keying to mating part:yes; mating lock:no; polarized-to-mating:no per catalog (675820000)S910Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 675820000. Documented role: socket. 15positions maximum and5terminal sets per housing. Unloaded housing is not a measured15-contact specimen.; Molex labels limited information; do not replace explicit keying/polarization distinctions with a generic L-key statement. |
| Manufacturer | Molex (675820000)S910Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 675820000. Documented role: socket. 15positions maximum and5terminal sets per housing. Unloaded housing is not a measured15-contact specimen.; Molex labels limited information; do not replace explicit keying/polarization distinctions with a generic L-key statement. |
| Series | 67582 (675820000)S910Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 675820000. Documented role: socket. 15positions maximum and5terminal sets per housing. Unloaded housing is not a measured15-contact specimen.; Molex labels limited information; do not replace explicit keying/polarization distinctions with a generic L-key statement. |
| Exact part / implementation | 675820000 (675820000)S910Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 675820000. Documented role: socket. 15positions maximum and5terminal sets per housing. Unloaded housing is not a measured15-contact specimen.; Molex labels limited information; do not replace explicit keying/polarization distinctions with a generic L-key statement. |
Not recorded: Populated contacts, Dimensions / axis, Contact gender / arrangement, Mounting, Coupling / latch, Shell / form, Recorded markings, View convention. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.
Bounded facts, visible unknowns
| Documented identification | 15-position Serial ATA power connector form. [C194A] |
|---|---|
| Mechanical dimensions | No independently reviewed mechanical drawing in V36; do not use this page for fabrication, fit testing or tolerance work. |
| Engineering pinout | Source-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile → |
| Verified device list | Not included. Check exact device and accessory documentation. |
Use the source-backed form or position count only for identification. Resolve ratings, protocol, direction, wiring, cable construction and exact device support from the relevant equipment and component documentation.
Before you connect
Pins & wiring
Choose the exact wiring. Pin numbers follow its stated view; a schematic does not establish physical positions. Check your exact device before wiring.
This field note does not approve a connection, adapter, cable assembly, rewiring scheme or fabricated part. It intentionally omits unsupported pin assignments and mechanical tolerances.
Your next step
The source trail
AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.
Molex identifies Serial ATA power and signal connector families; the drive-side power section is the 15-position SATA power form.
Molex · Serial ATA and SAS connector system ↗S200: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Intel ATX 336521 version 2.01 separately documents required Serial ATA power-supply connectors within its dated PSU design-guide scope; a SATA power connection must not be identified by a 7-position data-only lead.
Intel · Intel 336521 2.01: Serial ATA PSU connector requirement ↗S583: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)An ATX-era peripheral four-contact housing and a SATA 15-position power connector are documented as different identity families by the same historical design guide; similar PSU origin does not make their termination or mating compatible.
Intel · Intel 336521 2.01: historic peripheral power connector scope ↗S577: full source recordIntel · Intel 336521 2.01: Serial ATA PSU connector requirement ↗S583: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Follow the connection
A data connector is not a power connector.
Open field note
SAS drive connector shape should not be treated as proof that a SATA-only host or cable supports SAS.
Open field note
A smaller SATA-family outline is not the same connector as standard SATA data plus power.
Open field noteCandidate selection does not confirm the identity or capabilities of your physical item.
Use this reference
Storage & media / Unconfirmed candidate
Keep the depicted interface role separate, then consult the device and cable assembly documentation.
P029 reference · P194 reference · Inspect named view (private workspace)
No wiring assignment or power connection is inferred from this illustration.
