Socket as expected opposing the cable on / off switch. I have them. Left my computer on the floor and can thus wonderfully with his foot on / off Very valent impression. Now my whole PC peripheral is switched over. No stupid standby, no master / slave control the eventually failed in service and / or very unreliable on. I am happy. But you have to know, because the 8 slots leading to a neat overall length Nevertheless perfect for PC tower solutions.