GA-P55A-UD3 and X58A-UD5 - SATA cable clip interference

[MotoMorgan]

The vast majority of SATA cables on the market have metal clips that help to ensure a connection stays that way. However, each of my Gigabyte motherboards have stacked connectors that prevent their use.  ( I use 3 HDDs in one build and 4 in the other - I can't put them side-by-side.)

I don't understand why the required separation is not provided.

[Dark Mantis]

Hi and welcome.

The metal spring locks are part of what makes up the USB2.0 connector specifications and shouldn't get in the way at all. I have the GA-X58A-UD7 motherboard which is almost identical to yours and  use all the ports with those connectors without problem. I cannot understand why you do have an issue with them.

Are you using the cables that were supplied with the motherboard becaus ethey fit perfectly ?
 
Can you post a picture of the offfending cable and the port please.