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Short cable with SFF-8644 female and SFF-8087 connectors, black finish

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 12G Mini SAS HD SFF8644 Female to SFF8087 Cable 0.5m

SKU CH-CDT9-5BYVF

Connects external SFF8644 female ports to internal SFF8087 Mini SAS interfaces for 12Gbps SAS storage expansion

  • 12Gbps SAS bandwidth enables fast enterprise storage transfers
  • Crossstandard SFF8644 female to SFF8087 adapter links external and internal ports
  • 5m compact length fits tight rackmount server routing
  • Precision shielded wiring cuts crosstalk for stable longterm performance
  • Works with RAID controllers JBOD enclosures and workstation storage expansion

External-to-Internal SAS Adapter

This SMUGDESK cable bridges an external SFF8644 female port to an internal SFF8087 Mini SAS interface, enabling 12Gbps bandwidth for enterprise HDDs, SSDs and RAID controller systems. The 0.5m length suits compact internal-external routing in slim rackmount servers and workstations requiring highspeed storage expansion.

Verify Connector Orientation and Port Availability

Confirm your controller or enclosure presents an external SFF8644 female receptacle and that the target backplane or HBA provides an internal SFF8087 socket before ordering. The short 19.6in reach only spans adjacent devices, so measure the exact path between the external bulkhead and the internal connector to ensure the cable can be routed without strain.

Shielded Build for Dense Chassis Routing

Precision-shielded wiring reduces crosstalk and signal loss, delivering stable longterm performance even when the cable is tucked alongside power leads in tight server bays. The low-profile connectors fit narrow cutouts, allowing clean cable management in multidrive JBOD enclosures and smallformfactor workstations without blocking adjacent slots.

Highlights

  • 12Gbps SAS bandwidth enables fast enterprise storage transfers
  • Crossstandard SFF8644 female to SFF8087 adapter links external and internal ports
  • 5m compact length fits tight rackmount server routing
  • Precision shielded wiring cuts crosstalk for stable longterm performance
  • Works with RAID controllers JBOD enclosures and workstation storage expansion

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What connectors are on the cable and do I need any extra parts to use it?

The cable has a Mini SAS HD SFF8644 female connector on one end and a Mini SAS SFF8087 connector on the other. No additional components are required to connect compatible external and internal SAS ports.

Should I choose this 0.5m length or a longer version for my server build?

The 0.5m (19.6in) length is designed for short-range routing in compact or rackmount servers. Select a longer cable only if the distance between your external port and internal controller exceeds this reach.

What does the 12Gbps rating mean when the cable is installed in a RAID array?

The 12Gbps rating indicates the maximum SAS bandwidth the cable supports. Actual throughput depends on the connected drives, RAID controller and system configuration, but the cable will not limit performance below that ceiling.

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