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SMUGDESK 1M Mini SAS Breakout Cable HD SFF-8643 to SFF-8482 with SATA Power 29Pin

SKU CH-XMPJ-NK27J

Internal fan-out cable connects RAID controllers to HDDs via HD SFF-8643 to SFF-8482 with integrated SATA power over 29Pin wiring

  • Connects RAID controllers to HDDs via HD SFF-8643 to SFF-8482 breakout
  • Supplies drive power through integrated SATA connector while transmitting data
  • 1-meter length enables flexible internal routing without excess cable clutter
  • High-performance shielding ensures stable signal transmission for continuous server operation
  • Durable industrial-grade construction withstands 24/7 tensile and bending stress

Direct RAID-to-HDD link

This one-metre breakout cable converts an HD SFF-8643 Mini SAS port into an SFF-8482 connector using standard 29Pin wiring. It creates a direct data path between a RAID controller and hard disk drives inside servers, workstations or storage enclosures. The moulded ends seat firmly to prevent loose contact during heavy storage workloads.

Shielded for 24/7 operation

High-performance shielding suppresses electromagnetic interference so signals stay clean during continuous use. The integrated SATA power connector delivers drive power alongside data, removing the need for separate power cords and reducing internal cable clutter. Flexible 1M length allows tidy routing without excess slack in tight chassis.

Simplified drive installation

Bundled SATA power means each attached drive receives both data and power from a single cable assembly. This cuts the number of cables routed through the chassis and speeds up drive swaps or array rebuilds. Builders who need to connect drives without an SFF-8482 backplane or who require a different fan-out count will need a different cable.

Highlights

  • Connects RAID controllers to HDDs via HD SFF-8643 to SFF-8482 breakout
  • Supplies drive power through integrated SATA connector while transmitting data
  • 1-meter length enables flexible internal routing without excess cable clutter
  • High-performance shielding ensures stable signal transmission for continuous server operation
  • Durable industrial-grade construction withstands 24/7 tensile and bending stress

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the HD SFF-8643 end to my RAID controller and avoid the common mistake of forcing the latch?

Align the HD SFF-8643 connector with the controller port, press straight in until the latch clicks, and secure the SATA power plug to the drive backplane or PSU before routing the four SFF-8482 leads to each HDD.

Which part of this cable is most likely to need replacement after years of 24/7 server operation?

The SATA power connector and the four SFF-8482 plugs endure the most insertions; inspect their latch tabs and gold contacts during scheduled maintenance and replace the cable if any tab is cracked or contacts show wear.

At what point does signal degradation appear first on this 1-meter link under sustained heavy I/O?

The 1-meter length keeps attenuation within SAS specifications, so the first limit is typically the connector interface — verify latch engagement and clean contacts if error counters rise during prolonged high-load transfers.

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