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QSFP SFF8436 to MiniSAS HD SFF8088 cable 1M

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SMUGDESK QSFP 40G SFF8436 to MiniSAS HD SFF8088 Cable 1M

SKU CH-XS09-5YKQ8

Connects QSFP SFF-8436 to MiniSAS HD SFF-8088 at 40Gbps using 28AWG copper for NetApp DS4243 and DS4246 storage arrays

  • 40Gbps bandwidth enables high-speed enterprise storage links
  • 28AWG pure copper conductors reduce signal loss for reliable transmission
  • SFF-8436 QSFP to SFF-8088 MiniSAS HD cross-interface connects servers to external arrays
  • Exclusively validated for NetApp DS4243 and DS4246 storage enclosures
  • 1 metre length allows flexible external routing in rack installations

QSFP to MiniSAS HD conversion

This cable converts a QSFP SFF8436 interface to a MiniSAS HD SFF8088 connector, enabling direct links between servers and external storage enclosures. It is built for IT teams managing NetApp DS4243 and DS4246 arrays who need a reliable 40Gbps interconnect. The 1meter length suits rack-to-rack or adjacent cabinet runs.

Passive copper construction

The assembly uses 28AWG pure copper conductors with multilayer shielding to minimise electromagnetic interference and signal attenuation. As a passive direct-attach cable it draws no power and produces no acoustic noise, keeping the thermal profile identical to the host ports. Signal integrity is maintained across the full 40Gbps bandwidth without active equalisation.

NetApp DS4243 and DS4246 exclusivity

This part is validated only for NetApp DS4243 and DS4246 storage enclosures; other SAS or InfiniBand targets are not supported. Buyers needing a different vendor qualification or a longer reach must select an alternative cable.

Highlights

  • 40Gbps bandwidth enables high-speed enterprise storage links
  • 28AWG pure copper conductors reduce signal loss for reliable transmission
  • SFF-8436 QSFP to SFF-8088 MiniSAS HD cross-interface connects servers to external arrays
  • Exclusively validated for NetApp DS4243 and DS4246 storage enclosures
  • 1 metre length allows flexible external routing in rack installations

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the QSFP SFF8436 end to my server and the MiniSAS HD SFF8088 end to the NetApp enclosure?

Plug the QSFP SFF8436 connector into the server port and the MiniSAS HD SFF8088 connector into the NetApp DS4243 or DS4246 enclosure; the 1m cable reaches typical rack spacing.

Will the 28AWG copper conductors or shielding degrade and need replacement after extended use?

The 28AWG pure copper conductors and multilayer shielding are built for longterm reliability in enterprise storage; no scheduled replacement interval is defined.

At what point does signal loss limit the 40Gbps link during sustained heavy transfers?

The 1m length and 28AWG pure copper design keep attenuation low, so the 40Gbps bandwidth remains stable across the full cable run.

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