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Black SFF-8643 cable splitting to four SATA connectors, one metre long

CableCreation

CableCreation SFF-8643 to 4x SATA cable 1M

SKU CH-AEE3-A5Q0Y

Connects a Mini SAS SFF-8643 host port to four SATA drives with a 1M cable length

  • Connects four SATA drives to a single SFF-8643 host port
  • 1 metre cable length suits standard server chassis layouts
  • SFF-8643 connector enables 12 Gb SAS throughput capability
  • Host-end design fits motherboard or RAID controller Mini SAS sockets
  • Straightforward internal storage expansion without backplane compatibility issues

SFF-8643 host cable for four SATA drives

This CableCreation cable connects a motherboard or RAID controller that has a Mini SAS SFF-8643 host port to up to four SATA hard drives or SSDs. The SFF-8643 connector is the host side and the four 7-pin SATA connectors are the target side. Cable length is 1 metre or 3.3 feet. It supports SAS interfaces designed for high-throughput data access.

Suits builders with a Mini SAS SFF-8643 host port

The cable works when the SFF-8643 port sits on a motherboard or RAID controller. It will not work if the SFF-8643 port is on a backplane. Buyers who need a backplane-to-drive cable should look at a different pin-out. The hybrid design allows a transition from 6 Gb to 12 Gb SAS speeds.

Straightforward internal routing with one caveat

Route the 1 metre cable from the host controller to the drive bays and press each SATA connector until it clicks. The only common issue is purchasing the wrong orientation: the SFF-8643 end must plug into a host port, not a backplane port. Verify the port type before installation.

Highlights

  • Connects four SATA drives to a single SFF-8643 host port
  • 1 metre cable length suits standard server chassis layouts
  • SFF-8643 connector enables 12 Gb SAS throughput capability
  • Host-end design fits motherboard or RAID controller Mini SAS sockets
  • Straightforward internal storage expansion without backplane compatibility issues

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What host device must I already have to plug the SFF-8643 end of this cable into?

You need a motherboard or RAID controller that provides a Mini SAS SFF-8643 host port; the cable will not work if the SFF-8643 connector is on a backplane instead.

Can I keep using my existing 6 Gb SATA hard drives with this 12 Gb-rated cable?

Yes, the four 7-pin SATA target connectors are backward compatible with 6 Gb SATA drives, so older drives will operate at their native speed.

How can I verify the cable is functioning correctly after I connect it?

After attaching the SFF-8643 host side to the controller and the four SATA plugs to the drives, check the system BIOS or operating system to confirm each drive is detected and reporting its expected capacity.

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