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SMUGDESK MCIO Slimline SFF8654 4i to HD SFF8643 90Degree Cable 1M

SKU CH-FN2Q-KPSMR

Connects MCIO Slimline SFF8654 4i to HD SFF8643 with a 90degree angled connector for 12Gbps SAS transmission in tight server chassis

  • Gen5-ready MCIO Slimline SFF8654 4i to HD SFF8643 cross-interface conversion
  • 90-degree angled connector optimises internal routing in compact server chassis
  • Supports stable 12Gbps high-speed transmission for RAID cards and storage backplanes
  • 1meter length enables flexible wiring for full-size rackmount servers and enclosures
  • Server-grade shielding minimises signal loss and crosstalk for enterprise reliability

MCIO Slimline SFF8654 4i to HD SFF8643 cable

This cable connects an MCIO Slimline SFF8654 4i port to an HD SFF8643 Mini SAS HD interface inside servers and storage enclosures. It is built for system integrators and administrators who need a direct link between modern RAID controllers or backplanes and SAS drives. The 90degree rightangle connector eases routing in tight chassis where straight plugs would block adjacent slots or airflow. It serves new deployments and upgrades that require this specific crossinterface conversion.

12Gbps bandwidth with 1meter reach

The link sustains 12Gbps transmission for SAS hard drives and solidstate drives attached to enterprise RAID cards or storage backplanes. Servergrade shielding suppresses crosstalk and signal loss across the full length, preserving integrity under heavy I/O loads. At one metre the cable spans standard rackmount depths without excess slack, yet it cannot reach between widely separated bays or across multiple enclosures. Installations needing longer runs or higher lane counts will require a different assembly.

Rightangle plug and shielding change the install

The 90degree hood lets the cable hug the PCB or backplane, reducing bend radius stress and freeing vertical clearance for neighbouring cards or drive carriers. Integrated antiinterference wrapping replaces ad-hoc tape or sleeving that technicians might otherwise add, cutting assembly time and eliminating a common source of intermittent faults. No software, drivers or firmware bundles accompany the cable; the benefit is purely physical and electrical.

Highlights

  • Gen5-ready MCIO Slimline SFF8654 4i to HD SFF8643 cross-interface conversion
  • 90-degree angled connector optimises internal routing in compact server chassis
  • Supports stable 12Gbps high-speed transmission for RAID cards and storage backplanes
  • 1meter length enables flexible wiring for full-size rackmount servers and enclosures
  • Server-grade shielding minimises signal loss and crosstalk for enterprise reliability

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 90-degree SFF-8654 connector fit beside my existing backplane without blocking adjacent slots?

The right-angle design keeps the cable close to the chassis wall, leaving clearance for neighbouring drive bays or expansion cards in dense 1U and 2U servers.

How can I verify the link is running at the full 12 Gbps after I connect my RAID card to the SFF-8643 side?

Check the controller BIOS or management utility — it will report a negotiated 12 Gbps link speed and zero CRC errors when the cable is seated correctly.

Does the package include any drive trays, mounting brackets or extra SFF-8643 cables for additional arrays?

Only the single 1-metre MCIO Slimline SFF-8654 4i to HD SFF-8643 cable is supplied; trays, brackets or extra cables must be sourced separately.

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