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SMUGDESK 12Gbps Mini SAS HD SFF8643 to 4×SFF8482 Fanout Cable
A 12 Gbps fanout cable splits one SFF-8643 Mini SAS HD port into four SFF-8482 SAS connectors for RAID arrays and server storage expansion
- Single SFF8643 port fans out to four SFF8482 drive connectors
- 12Gbps transmission speed matches RAID array card performance
- Standard SFF8482 interface accepts common SAS hard drives for storage expansion
- Server-grade shielding cuts signal loss and crosstalk in dense chassis
- Stable link suits enterprise server storage and data center RAID deployment
12Gbps SAS Fanout Cable
This SMUGDESK cable splits a single SFF8643 Mini SAS HD port into four SFF8482 connectors for direct hard drive attachment. It targets administrators expanding RAID arrays or server storage with standard SAS drives. The 12Gbps rating suits high-throughput enterprise environments needing reliable multi-drive links.
Verify Controller and Drive Ports
Confirm your RAID array card or HBA provides an SFF8643 Mini SAS HD receptacle before ordering. Each target drive must present a standard SFF8482 SAS interface for the fanout tails to seat correctly. Cable routing space and drive bay density should also be assessed to avoid strain on the connectors.
Connects RAID Card to Four Drives
The fanout design frees a single controller port to serve up to four SAS HDDs or SSDs without an expander backplane. Shielded construction reduces crosstalk across the split lanes, preserving signal integrity for RAID rebuilds and sustained transfers. It integrates into existing server chassis where discrete drive cabling is required.
Highlights
- Single SFF8643 port fans out to four SFF8482 drive connectors
- 12Gbps transmission speed matches RAID array card performance
- Standard SFF8482 interface accepts common SAS hard drives for storage expansion
- Server-grade shielding cuts signal loss and crosstalk in dense chassis
- Stable link suits enterprise server storage and data center RAID deployment
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
What connectors come attached to the cable and what else is needed to attach four drives?
The cable has one SFF8643 plug and four SFF8482 sockets already built in, so you only need the drives and a RAID card with a matching SFF8643 port.
Which version of this fanout cable should I choose for a 12Gbps RAID array card?
The listed model is rated for 12Gbps and splits a single SFF8643 port into four SFF8482 drive connections, matching that controller speed.
What does the 12Gbps rating mean when the cable is installed in a server with SAS drives?
It indicates each of the four lanes can carry up to 12Gbps, giving full bandwidth to every attached SAS HDD or SSD when the RAID card also supports 12Gbps.
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