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Short QSFP 40G to MiniSAS HD cable, 28AWG, .5M

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SMUGDESK QSFP 40G SFF8436 to MiniSAS HD SFF8088 28AWG .5M

SKU CH-J3J3-SFZKN

Connects QSFP 40G SFF8436 to MiniSAS HD SFF8088 for NetApp DS4243 and DS4246 shelves using 28AWG copper at .5M

  • Cross-interface conversion links QSFP 40G SFF8436 to MiniSAS HD SFF8088 for storage connectivity
  • Exact compatibility with NetApp DS4243 and DS4246 disk shelf storage systems
  • 28AWG high-grade copper wire delivers low-loss, stable high-bandwidth data transmission
  • 5M short length optimized for clean internal rack wiring and compact storage deployments
  • Server-grade shielding minimizes crosstalk, signal loss and electromagnetic interference

NetApp DS4243 DS4246 Cable

This QSFP 40G SFF8436 to MiniSAS HD SFF8088 cable connects compatible NetApp disk shelves directly to host controllers. The .5M length and 28AWG copper construction suit internal rack routing in enterprise storage arrays.

Replaces longer legacy cables

The short .5M run removes excess slack that blocks airflow in dense 4243 or 4246 deployments. Upgrade when existing cables are too long, lack SFF8088 connectors, or show signal loss on 40G links.

Fits 40G QSFP and SFF8088 ports

Requires a host side SFF8436 QSFP 40G port and a shelf side SFF8088 MiniSAS HD port. Shielded 28AWG wiring frees rack space by eliminating cable management bulk while maintaining SAS link integrity.

Highlights

  • Cross-interface conversion links QSFP 40G SFF8436 to MiniSAS HD SFF8088 for storage connectivity
  • Exact compatibility with NetApp DS4243 and DS4246 disk shelf storage systems
  • 28AWG high-grade copper wire delivers low-loss, stable high-bandwidth data transmission
  • 5M short length optimized for clean internal rack wiring and compact storage deployments
  • Server-grade shielding minimizes crosstalk, signal loss and electromagnetic interference

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What rack depth does the .5M cable need for a tidy internal run?

The .5M length is designed for short internal rack wiring, keeping excess slack to a minimum inside NetApp DS4243 or DS4246 shelves.

Which connector orientation avoids pin damage when plugging the SFF8436 end into a QSFP 40G port?

Align the SFF8436 QSFP plug with the port keying and press straight in until the latch clicks; forcing it at an angle bends the highdensity pins.

When should the 28AWG copper cable be replaced in a DS4246 shelf?

Replace it if link errors appear, the latch no longer holds, or the jacket shows kinks from repeated re‑routing in the rack.

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