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SMUGDESK Gen5 MCIO SFF8654 4i to HD SFF8643 90° SAS Cable .8m
Connects MCIO SFF-8654 4i to SFF-8643 at 12 Gbps with a 90° angled end for tight server builds
- Gen5 cross-interface links MCIO SFF8654 4i to HD SFF8643
- 90° angled connector saves space and reduces cable strain in tight chassis
- 12 Gbps bandwidth supports RAID cards, backplanes and storage drives
- .8 m length enables tidy internal routing in dense server builds
- Server-grade shielding minimises signal loss, crosstalk and EMI
Server storage interconnect cable
This cable links a Gen5 MCIO Slimline SFF8654 4i port to an HD SFF8643 Mini SAS HD port for enterprise RAID controllers, storage backplanes, HDDs and SSDs. The 90degree rightangle design saves space and avoids cable strain in compact server chassis. It is built for nextgen server storage upgrades, NAS assembly and data center hardware interconnection.
Passive cable thermals and power
As a passive copper assembly it generates no heat of its own and draws no power, so it adds nothing to the chassis thermal budget. Servergrade shielding minimises signal loss, crosstalk and electromagnetic interference for stable 12Gbps bandwidth. The .8metre length keeps internal routing neat in highdensity server environments.
Rightangle connector and shielding benefits
The 90degree angled connector enables tidy routing where straight plugs would foul adjacent components or airflow paths. Integrated antiinterference shielding preserves signal integrity across the link without requiring active equalisation. Buyers who need longer runs or active signal regeneration will need a different cable type.
Highlights
- Gen5 cross-interface links MCIO SFF8654 4i to HD SFF8643
- 90° angled connector saves space and reduces cable strain in tight chassis
- 12 Gbps bandwidth supports RAID cards, backplanes and storage drives
- .8 m length enables tidy internal routing in dense server builds
- Server-grade shielding minimises signal loss, crosstalk and EMI
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How do I plug the 90-degree SFF8643 end into a tight backplane without bending the cable?
Route the cable so the right-angle connector points along the chassis wall, then seat the SFF8643 plug straight into the backplane port; the 90° moulding keeps the .8 m tail flat against the tray.
Will the shielding degrade and need replacement after heavy RAID rebuilds?
The server-grade shielding is built into the cable jacket and does not wear out; no maintenance or scheduled replacement is required for the interconnect itself.
At what point does sustained 12 Gbps traffic hit a thermal or signal limit on this .8 m run?
The Gen5-rated construction maintains full 12 Gbps signal integrity across the entire .8 m length; the first practical limit is the controller or backplane spec, not the cable.
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