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Black Mini-SAS cable 3.28 ft SFF-8644 to SFF-8088

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Qnap CAB-SAS10M-8644-8088 connector 3.28 ft SFF-8644 to SFF-8088

SKU CH-NXTQ-AMZ48 MPN CAB-SAS10M-8644-8088

A 3.28 ft Mini-SAS cable linking SFF-8644 and SFF-8088 ports for QNAP REXP-1220U-RP and REXP-1620U-RP enclosures

  • Connects 12 Gb/s SAS storage with 3.28 ft Mini-SAS cable
  • Links SFF-8644 controller to SFF-8088 expansion port directly
  • Supports REXP-1220U-RP and REXP-1620U-RP enclosures
  • Compatible with SAS-12G2E-D and SAS-12G2E-U adapter cards
  • Black Mini-SAS cable rated for 12 Gb/s SAS throughput

Mini-SAS cable for QNAP expansion

This 3.28 ft Mini-SAS cable links a QNAP host to an external SAS enclosure using SFF-8644 and SFF-8088 connectors. It supports 12 Gb SAS connectivity for compatible expansion units and host bus adapters. The black cable is designed for direct attachment between QNAP storage devices.

Thermals noise and power

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat and requires no power supply or active cooling. Operation is completely silent because there are no moving parts or electronic components. Signal integrity is maintained over the full 3.28 ft length without additional power draw.

Build fit and constraints

The cable fits QNAP REXP-1220U-RP and REXP-1620U-RP expansion units alongside SAS-12G2E-D and SAS-12G2E-U host adapters. It occupies one Mini-SAS port on each device and does not consume drive bays or PCIe slots. Builders needing longer reach or different connector types must source an alternative cable.

Highlights

  • Connects 12 Gb/s SAS storage with 3.28 ft Mini-SAS cable
  • Links SFF-8644 controller to SFF-8088 expansion port directly
  • Supports REXP-1220U-RP and REXP-1620U-RP enclosures
  • Compatible with SAS-12G2E-D and SAS-12G2E-U adapter cards
  • Black Mini-SAS cable rated for 12 Gb/s SAS throughput

Specifications

BrandQNAP INC
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I connect the SFF-8644 end to my QNAP expansion unit?

Plug the SFF-8644 connector into the Mini-SAS port on a compatible unit such as the REXP-1220U-RP or REXP-1620U-RP, ensuring the latch clicks fully into place.

Will the cable jacket or connectors degrade and need replacement?

The passive Mini-SAS cable has no active components; only physical damage or repeated unplugging would require a new cable.

At what point does signal integrity become the limiting factor during heavy SAS traffic?

The 3.28 ft length is designed for 12 Gb/s SAS links, so signal loss stays within spec before any thermal or latency limit appears.

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