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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK SFF-8088 26Pin Male-Male SAS Cable 3.3FT

SKU CH-5YYS-6ANE9

Connects servers and JBOD enclosures with 26-pin SFF-8088 SAS links at 3.3FT for rack cable management

  • Direct SFF-8088 26pin link for external server storage stacking
  • Built for server-to-JBOD and disk shelf deployment
  • Steady high-speed SAS transfer for enterprise RAID arrays
  • Rugged external-grade construction for long-term rackmount use
  • 3FT length enables tidy external routing in racks

External SFF-8088 SAS cable

This new SMUGDESK cable provides a direct 26-pin SFF-8088 male-to-male link for external server storage. It is built for rackmount deployment between servers, JBOD enclosures and disk shelves. The 3.3FT length supports tidy external routing in enterprise environments. It delivers steady high-speed transmission for RAID arrays and data centre systems.

Suits external storage links.

This cable suits administrators connecting external SAS enclosures to host controllers or stacking server racks. It fits workflows that need rugged, rack-grade cabling for storage expansion or SAN hardware. Builders wiring internal backplanes or drive cages inside a chassis should look elsewhere. Users needing a different connector standard or longer reach will require another solution.

26-pin SFF-8088 connector compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the 26-pin SFF-8088 interface on both ends. Your controller and enclosure must present matching external Mini SAS ports for this cable to function. Verify the port type on your hardware before purchase. No other connector or pin count will work with this assembly.

Highlights

  • Direct SFF-8088 26pin link for external server storage stacking
  • Built for server-to-JBOD and disk shelf deployment
  • Steady high-speed SAS transfer for enterprise RAID arrays
  • Rugged external-grade construction for long-term rackmount use
  • 3FT length enables tidy external routing in racks

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much heat does the SFF-8088 cable generate during continuous all-day operation?

The passive copper cable produces no measurable heat itself; any warmth comes from the connected SAS controllers or drives, not from the 26-pin assembly.

Which ports must my equipment already provide for this 3.3FT male-to-male cable to work?

Both ends require SFF-8088 26-pin Mini SAS ports, typically found on external RAID controllers, JBOD enclosures or disk shelves.

Will the 1M length and SFF-8088 connectors link cleanly to my older SAS-1 or SAS-2 disk shelves?

Yes, the cable carries the SAS signal transparently, so it works with legacy shelves that present the same 26-pin external interface.

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