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One metre SAS cable with SFF8643 and SFF8087 connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 1M Mini SAS HD SFF8643 to SFF8087 SAS Cable

SKU CH-KCNP-B8XEE

Connects a 12 Gbps SFF8643 RAID controller to a 6 Gbps SFF8087 backplane with shielded 1 m SAS cable for stable server storage links

  • Connects 12 Gbps RAID controller to 6 Gbps backplane via SFF8643 to SFF8087
  • Shielded construction minimises crosstalk and EMI for stable high-speed SAS signals
  • Metal-shell connectors resist wear from repeated plug cycles in server chassis
  • 1 metre length fits standard rackmount internal wiring without excess slack
  • Plug-and-play SAS signal cable requires no driver installation for immediate use

Server storage cable for RAID controllers

This one-metre Mini SAS HD cable connects a SFF-8643 port on a RAID array controller to a SFF-8087 backplane inside a server chassis. It bridges 12 Gbit/s host signalling with 6 Gbit/s backplane hardware for reliable data transfer. The shielded construction reduces crosstalk and electromagnetic interference in dense enclosures.

Suits admins upgrading or repairing SAS arrays

Technicians replacing a RAID card or re-cabling a backplane will find the connectors match standard Mini SAS specifications. Builders needing power delivery to drives or a different connector pitch should look elsewhere, as this cable carries signal only.

Reinforced metal shells and multilayer shielding

The high-density metal connector housings resist wear from repeated insertion during maintenance cycles. Multilayer shielding preserves signal integrity under sustained heavy loads, lowering the risk of drive drop-outs or RAID anomalies without requiring additional software or drivers.

Highlights

  • Connects 12 Gbps RAID controller to 6 Gbps backplane via SFF8643 to SFF8087
  • Shielded construction minimises crosstalk and EMI for stable high-speed SAS signals
  • Metal-shell connectors resist wear from repeated plug cycles in server chassis
  • 1 metre length fits standard rackmount internal wiring without excess slack
  • Plug-and-play SAS signal cable requires no driver installation for immediate use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What controller port does the SFF8643 end of this cable plug into?

The SFF8643 connector attaches to the Mini SAS HD port on a RAID array controller card that uses the 12 Gbps SAS interface.

Will this cable work if my backplane only has the older SFF8087 interface?

Yes, the SFF8087 end connects directly to a 6 Gbps SAS backplane, providing backward-compatible signal transmission between the two standards.

How can I verify the link is running without errors after installation?

Check the RAID controller management utility for clean link status, zero CRC errors, and all drives showing online with expected throughput.

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