1FT SATA DATA AND PWR INT TO EXT PLATE Take the blazing speed of Serial ATA outside your case with an external slot plate from StarTech.com. The SATAPOWPLAT1 adds external data and power support to any existing Serial ATA controller. You'll get up to 150 MBytes/sec of reliable data transfer plus the SATA power connector you need for your Serial ATA peripherals, like external storage devices. Installation is easy: just install the plate into an open I/O slot on your computer and connect the cables to an LP4 power plug and the Serial ATA connectors on your motherboard or controller card. The slim SATA data cable provides less clutter for increased airflow inside your case.