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Black 1-metre cable with SFF-8088 26-pin male to SFF-8087 36-pin male connectors

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SMUGDESK SAS cable SFF-8088 26-pin to SFF-8087 36-pin 1m 28AWG

SKU CH-D32D-SA4C2

Connects external SFF-8088 26-pin to internal SFF-8087 36-pin ports using 28AWG copper for stable SAS data transmission over 1m (3.3ft)

  • Connect external storage with SFF-8088 26-pin to SFF-8087 36-pin interface
  • Stable high-speed data transmission using 28AWG copper conductors
  • Flexible 1 metre (3.3FT) length for server rack routing
  • Enterprise reliability with anti-interference shielding
  • Plug-and-play setup for RAID and NAS expansion

External to internal SAS link

This cable bridges an external SFF-8088 26-pin male port to an internal SFF-8087 36-pin male port using 28AWG copper conductors. It serves administrators and integrators who need to connect external storage enclosures to internal RAID controllers or host bus adapters.

Build integration requirements

The assembly requires a free external Mini SAS port on the enclosure or JBOD and a matching internal Mini SAS header on the controller or backplane. Shielded 28AWG wiring reduces electromagnetic interference, preserving signal integrity across the one metre run without consuming additional PCIe slots or drive bays.

Included cable benefits

The rugged jacket and anti-interference shielding protect the conductors during rack routing and repeated mating cycles. Plug-and-play operation eliminates driver installation, allowing immediate array expansion or NAS assembly once both ends are seated.

Highlights

  • Connect external storage with SFF-8088 26-pin to SFF-8087 36-pin interface
  • Stable high-speed data transmission using 28AWG copper conductors
  • Flexible 1 metre (3.3FT) length for server rack routing
  • Enterprise reliability with anti-interference shielding
  • Plug-and-play setup for RAID and NAS expansion

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What bandwidth limit appears first when this 28AWG cable runs at full SAS speed for hours?

The 28AWG copper conductors set the practical ceiling; thinner gauge increases resistance so sustained high-rate SAS traffic hits attenuation limits before the connector rating does.

How much heat or noise does the SFF-8088 to SFF-8087 assembly add inside a server chassis after a full day?

Passive copper wire generates no audible noise and negligible heat; only the connected RAID controller or HBA produces measurable warmth.

Which controller port must the system already have to plug the SFF-8087 36-pin end straight in?

An internal Mini SAS 36-pin SFF-8087 male receptacle on a RAID card, HBA or motherboard is required for the internal connector.

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