What exactly is this lug for on a SATA cable?

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On this SATA cable, for what is the lug on the one plug? I think the "lock" (that the physical connection is more stable) is managed by the silver metal. But the lug? I haven't any idea for what this should be in practice.

sata cable with lock and lug

breiti

Posted 2012-03-03T10:51:07.553

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On the right angle connector, presumably to make it easier to hold and handle, though I've never seen one with that extension. Considering it's a low profile variant of SATA, it does seem a little odd.

Journeyman Geek

Posted 2012-03-03T10:51:07.553

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1IMHO: If you pull on the plug body it would twist the connector in the socket, the extension gives you a straight pull to remove it & reduces chance of damage to the socket. – BrianA – 2012-03-03T12:30:59.737

Mine don't have the extention. Works fine. Thats the obvious purpose of it quite certainly. – Journeyman Geek – 2012-03-03T12:49:31.120

@BrianA don't you still need to push up on the metal clip on the connector anyways? – Breakthrough – 2012-03-03T23:43:50.717

Squeeze, actually – Journeyman Geek – 2012-03-03T23:45:00.017

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