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Blue Mini SAS HD cable with SFF-8643 and SFF-8087 metal connectors, 3.2 ft length

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK Mini SAS HD Cable SFF-8643 to SFF-8087 Male 3.2 ft

SKU CH-02PR-5Y35A

Connects SFF-8643 RAID controllers to SFF-8087 backplanes with shielded copper for stable 24/7 server operation

  • SFF-8643 to SFF-8087 conversion links RAID adapters and backplanes
  • 2 ft length keeps server chassis wiring tidy and flexible
  • Thickened shielded copper core sustains high-speed SAS data throughput
  • Metal locking connectors prevent accidental disconnect from vibration
  • Multi-layer shielding maintains signal integrity during 24/7 operation

Server storage link

This Mini SAS HD cable connects RAID controllers, HBA cards and backplanes inside enterprise servers and storage arrays. The SFF-8643 male to SFF-8087 male interface bridges modern host adapters to legacy drive backplanes. It is built for continuous 24/7 operation in data centres and NAS appliances.

Shielded copper and locking ends

Multi-layer electromagnetic shielding around high-purity oxygen-free copper conductors reduces crosstalk and signal attenuation under heavy load. Precision-moulded metal latches lock each connector firmly to prevent accidental disconnection from vibration or movement. The 3.2-foot length allows tidy routing inside cramped chassis without excess slack.

SFF-8643 to SFF-8087 conversion

The single specification that decides fit is the male-to-male connector pairing: one end plugs into an SFF-8643 port on the controller, the other into an SFF-8087 port on the backplane or expander. If your hardware uses a different Mini SAS variant, this cable will not mate.

Highlights

  • SFF-8643 to SFF-8087 conversion links RAID adapters and backplanes
  • 2 ft length keeps server chassis wiring tidy and flexible
  • Thickened shielded copper core sustains high-speed SAS data throughput
  • Metal locking connectors prevent accidental disconnect from vibration
  • Multi-layer shielding maintains signal integrity during 24/7 operation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How often will the metal latch connectors on the SFF-8643 and SFF-8087 ends need replacement?

The precision-molded metal locking connectors are designed for firm plug-in and anti-loosening, built to withstand equipment vibration and transportation without accidental disconnection.

What is the first signal-integrity limit reached during continuous 24/7 heavy-load operation?

Multi-layer electromagnetic shielding and high-purity oxygen-free copper conductors minimize crosstalk, attenuation and external interference to maintain consistent high-speed throughput.

How much heat or power does the cable add when running all day in a server chassis?

As a passive copper assembly it draws no power and generates negligible heat; the thickened shielded core and outer shielding layer are rated for long-term 24/7 operation.

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