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0.5m Mini SAS HD SFF8088 to SFF8643 cable, flat black connectors, 28AWG

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 0.5m Mini SAS HD SFF8088 to SFF8643 Cable 28AWG 6Gbps

SKU CH-07DA-VP9VE

Connects external SFF8088 to internal SFF8643 ports for 6Gbps SAS 2.0 storage expansion using 28AWG copper and flat connectors in a .5m length

  • Connect external enclosures to internal backplanes using SFF8088 to SFF8643 conversion
  • Achieve stable 6Gbps throughput with SAS 2.0 compatibility for enterprise storage
  • Reduce signal loss and crosstalk via premium 28AWG copper conductor
  • Save rack space with flat black connectors designed for dense server chassis
  • Enable tidy short-run routing at 0.5m between JBOD and RAID controller

What this cable does

This SMUGDESK Mini SAS HD cable bridges an external SFF-8088 port to an internal SFF-8643 Mini SAS HD port. It enables storage expansion between JBOD enclosures, RAID controllers, rackmount servers and enterprise NAS systems using a 0.5 m link.

Who this suits

Engineers integrating external drive shelves with internal backplanes in space-constrained chassis will appreciate the flat black connectors and short routing length. Builds that require longer runs or a different connector pairing should look elsewhere.

The deciding specification

The cable is rated for 6 Gbps operation and complies with SAS 2.0 signalling. This throughput ceiling determines whether the link meets the performance envelope of the attached controller and drives.

Highlights

  • Connect external enclosures to internal backplanes using SFF8088 to SFF8643 conversion
  • Achieve stable 6Gbps throughput with SAS 2.0 compatibility for enterprise storage
  • Reduce signal loss and crosstalk via premium 28AWG copper conductor
  • Save rack space with flat black connectors designed for dense server chassis
  • Enable tidy short-run routing at 0.5m between JBOD and RAID controller

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What external port must my JBOD enclosure or server present to plug this cable in?

The enclosure needs an SFF8088 Mini SAS HD port; this cable mates that external interface to an internal SFF8643 connector.

Can I keep my SAS 2.0 RAID controller and still use this cable for 6Gbps links?

Yes, the cable is rated for 6Gbps and listed as compatible with SAS 2.0 hardware, so existing controllers work without upgrade.

After connecting the flat black connectors, how can I confirm the link is running at 6Gbps?

Check the controller BIOS or OS storage utility for a negotiated link speed of 6Gbps on the attached drives; no errors should appear.

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