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0.5m Mini SAS SFF-8087 to four SATA breakout cable

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SMUGDESK Mini SAS to SATA Forward Breakout Cable SFF-8087 0.5m 1.6FT

SKU CH-5XSA-05SKG

A .5m SFF-8087 forward breakout cable connects a Mini SAS controller to four SATA drives for server and NAS storage expansion

  • 5 m length keeps server cabinets tidy
  • SFF-8087 to four SATA ports links multiple drives
  • Forward breakout design enables RAID arrays
  • Shielded construction cuts signal loss and interference
  • Moulded connectors lock tight for reliable operation

What this cable connects

This 0.5m SFF-8087 forward breakout cable links a Mini SAS controller to up to four SATA hard drives or SSDs. It is built for server storage upgrades, NAS assembly and multi-disk expansion inside a chassis. IT engineers and hardware enthusiasts use it to add SATA capacity to an existing SAS host port.

Interface length and signal limits

The 1.6ft length keeps the cable inside the cabinet and avoids excess slack that can block airflow. Shielded construction reduces signal loss and electromagnetic interference during sustained read and write operations. The SFF-8087 host plug and four SATA connectors support standard SAS-to-SATA signalling for RAID configurations.

Check your controller and drive bays before ordering

Verify that your RAID card or motherboard provides an SFF-8087 Mini SAS port with forward breakout pinout. Confirm the target drives use SATA data connectors, not another interface. Ensure the short 0.5m reach spans the distance between the controller slot and the drive cage in your specific enclosure.

Highlights

  • 5 m length keeps server cabinets tidy
  • SFF-8087 to four SATA ports links multiple drives
  • Forward breakout design enables RAID arrays
  • Shielded construction cuts signal loss and interference
  • Moulded connectors lock tight for reliable operation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Is the 0.5 m length enough for a typical server chassis?

At 0.5 m (1.6 ft) the cable is designed for internal routing inside standard server cases and storage enclosures, keeping wiring tidy without excess slack.

What throughput can I expect from the SFF-8087 to four SATA drives?

The SFF-8087 host connector carries four SAS lanes that each map to one SATA port, so total bandwidth matches the controller and drive limits rather than the cable itself.

Does the SFF-8087 interface limit drive speed compared to a native SATA cable?

The SFF-8087 connector passes the same SAS signalling used by RAID controllers, so SATA drives run at their rated speed without an extra bottleneck from the breakout.

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