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Black Mini SAS HD SFF8088 cable splitting into four SATA 7pin connectors, 2M/78.74in length

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SMUGDESK Mini SAS HD SFF8088 to 4×SATA 7Pin Cable 2M/78.74in

SKU CH-S946-NFEQB

Breakout cable converts one SFF8088 Mini SAS HD port to four SATA 7pin ports for multidrive storage expansion at 6Gbps

  • Connect four SATA drives from one SFF8088 port
  • Stable 6Gbps throughput for SATA HDDs and SSDs
  • 2M / 78.74in length suits internal or external routing
  • Shielded construction reduces EMI and signal loss
  • Works with servers, workstations, NAS and JBOD enclosures

What this cable does

A single SFF8088 Mini SAS HD connector breaks out to four SATA 7pin ports so one controller port can serve multiple drives. It supports stable 6Gbps transmission for SATA HDDs, SSDs and enterprise RAID systems. The 2M length suits medium-distance runs inside racks or between enclosures. Shielded construction keeps signal loss and EMI interference low.

Who should use it and who should not

Builders expanding storage on servers, workstations, NAS or JBOD enclosures with an available SFF8088 port will find this a direct fit. Buyers who need more than four SATA connections per cable must use additional cables or a different topology. Systems that lack an SFF8088 Mini SAS HD interface cannot use this breakout.

Behaviour under sustained load

Shielded wiring maintains signal integrity during continuous high-bandwidth transfers across all four SATA links. The design minimises EMI so RAID arrays and multi-drive workloads stay stable over long sessions. No active cooling or repeaters are required for the supported 2M distance. Consistent throughput is preserved without the degradation seen in unshielded alternatives.

Highlights

  • Connect four SATA drives from one SFF8088 port
  • Stable 6Gbps throughput for SATA HDDs and SSDs
  • 2M / 78.74in length suits internal or external routing
  • Shielded construction reduces EMI and signal loss
  • Works with servers, workstations, NAS and JBOD enclosures

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What controller port does the SFF8088 end of this cable plug into?

The cable terminates in a single SFF8088 Mini SAS HD connector that inserts directly into a matching port on a RAID controller or HBA.

Will the 6Gbps link negotiate down to 3Gbps if I attach older SATA drives?

Yes, the SATA interface auto-negotiates speed, so 3Gbps drives will operate at their native rate without configuration.

How can I verify the cable is passing data at full 6Gbps after installation?

Check the controller BIOS or OS disk utility — each attached drive should report a 6Gbps link speed with zero CRC errors.

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