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One-metre cable with SFF-8644 and SFF-8643 connectors, black shielded jacket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK Mini SAS SFF-8644 to SFF-8643 Cable 1m

SKU CH-4SGB-XAN0A

Connects external SFF-8644 and internal SFF-8643 SAS ports with a built-in IC chip for stable 3.0 and 4.0 signal transmission

  • Built-in IC chip amplifies signals for stable high-speed SAS transmission
  • Converts SFF-8644 external port to SFF-8643 internal port for RAID and backplane links
  • Dense multi-layer shielding suppresses crosstalk and EMI in rack environments
  • Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation and support 24/7 enterprise storage operation
  • 1 meter length optimises cable routing and airflow in 1U/2U servers

Product Identity

This SMUGDESK cable converts an external SFF-8644 Mini SAS port to an internal SFF-8643 Mini SAS port over a one metre length. It targets administrators wiring RAID controllers, expansion enclosures or storage backplanes inside server racks.

Compatibility Check

Verify that your controller or enclosure presents an SFF-8644 external receptacle and that the target backplane or chassis provides an SFF-8643 internal receptacle. Confirm the link is intended for SAS 3.0 or 4.0 signalling before ordering.

Build and Daily Use

A built-in IC chip amplifies the signal to maintain integrity across the run, while multi-layer shielding suppresses crosstalk in dense rack environments. Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation during repeated insertions, and the moulded connector bodies withstand frequent maintenance cycles.

Highlights

  • Built-in IC chip amplifies signals for stable high-speed SAS transmission
  • Converts SFF-8644 external port to SFF-8643 internal port for RAID and backplane links
  • Dense multi-layer shielding suppresses crosstalk and EMI in rack environments
  • Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation and support 24/7 enterprise storage operation
  • 1 meter length optimises cable routing and airflow in 1U/2U servers

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What connectors are on each end of the SMUGDESK Mini SAS cable?

One end has an SFF-8644 male external connector and the other end has an SFF-8643 male internal connector.

Which SAS protocol versions does this cable support?

The cable is fully compliant with SAS 3.0 and SAS 4.0 high-speed transmission protocols.

How does the built-in IC chip affect signal quality in a server rack?

The IC chip amplifies the signal to maintain integrity over the 1-meter length, preventing frame loss and unstable drive identification in dense rack environments.

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