Need help with SATA cable search from hell

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I have a tiny Jetway device that I use as an OPNsense firewall. It is about eight years old. Recently, I changed the 2.5” SSD inside. Since then I have been getting occasional CRC errors. Normally, I would suspect the drive, but it is brand new and passes a long self-test. Due to the limited working space, I have a feeling that I may have damaged one of the SATA cables when installing the drive.

The problem I’m having is finding a suitable replacement cable (or cables). Firstly, it’s a 2-in-1 data/ power cable, then it has right angle connectors, and finally, it is about 10cm long. I have reconciled myself to using two cables, but the other requirements don’t leave me any room for manouevre. I can’t find anything. I don’t even know how to describe it. Frankensata? Is that a floppy 4-pin on the board? I feel like I’m looking at something designed by MC Escher. The data cable won’t be an issue, but that power cable. Ugh! Any suggestions?


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Have you contacted Jetway to find out the part name & number? I expect they'll be more than willing to sell you a replacement.
 
If you search for 22 pin SATA you will get somewhere (there are some straight ones on the usual online sellers, and a right angle one on an auction site)


Some Available from the usual China sources though


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Quartz said:
Have you contacted Jetway to find out the part name & number? I expect they'll be more than willing to sell you a replacement.
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I haven’t yet. The Jetway site is basic, to say the least. When I look at my device, it has a big EOL over the picture. I bought the box from the mini-itx store here in the UK. I’ll try them.
Dg834man said:
The power connector looks like a 4 pin molex could you get pictures of it?
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Absolutely. I will disassemble and take a pic when I get home in a few hours.
andy_mk3 said:
Looks more like a 4 pin JST to me
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The manual is not very helpful. Here’s what it says. Not sure if it helps in any way.

PWOUT1 (4-pin): SATA HDD Power-Out Connector
Pin 1: 5v
Pin 2: GND
Pin 3: GND
Pin 4: 12v
 
Armageus said:
If you search for 22 pin SATA you will get somewhere (there are some straight ones on the usual online sellers, and a right angle one on an auction site)


Some Available from the usual China sources though


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That’s exactly what I need except much shorter. Thanks. I was searching 4 pin. I still have a feeling length is gonna be an issue. Let me see. Thanks again :)
 
Search for "Intel NUC SSD Internal 22 Pin SATA + 4 Pin Cable Angled 90 degrees".

Cables only 12cm long, but can't find a UK seller so may cost a lot for delivery (p+p & import duties).

Does the old SSD work?

Are you sure the cables are fully seated?
 
freddie64 said:
Search for "Intel NUC SSD Internal 22 Pin SATA + 4 Pin Cable Angled 90 degrees".

Cables only 12cm long, but can't find a UK seller so may cost a lot for delivery (p+p & import duties).

Does the old SSD work?

Are you sure the cables are fully seated?
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You absolute legend. That's exactly what I need. Just bought on on eBay. £12.50 all in. It's clear I need to level up my Google-Fu.

Just looked at the Jetway cable spec. 12cm. Perfect. I have just disassembled the device, reseated RAM, cables, and I swapped the old SSD back in. As the CRC errors were intermittent, I'll have to wait to see if they reappear. I was focused on the cables because the SSD I swapped in was brand new. Keeping my fingers crossed. Faulty SSDs and hard-to-find cables are one thing, failing controllers are another.

Thanks again :)
ODuffer said:
What model is the Jetway device? It looks interesting.
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It's a Jetway JBC323-U591. It's old now but perfect for OPNsense. Two Intel NICs and a N3160 processor that sips power.
 
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