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SMUGDESK SFF-8482 SAS to SATA Adapter Cable with 15Pin SATA Power Port

SKU CH-12PB-52Y7F

Connects SFF-8482 SAS hard drives to motherboard SATA ports with a separate 15Pin power connector for 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives

  • Connect SAS drives to standard SATA ports via SFF-8482 adapter
  • Independent 15Pin power port supplies dedicated power to SAS drives
  • Supports 2.5 and 3.5 SFF-8482 SAS drives for storage upgrades
  • Multi-layer shielding cuts interference for stable read and write performance
  • Precision molded connectors ensure tight contact and flexible cable routing

SFF-8482 SAS to SATA Adapter Cable

This adapter cable lets you connect SFF-8482 SAS hard drives to standard motherboard SATA ports. It suits DIY builders, home server owners and workstation users who need to reuse SAS storage on consumer platforms. The integrated 15Pin SATA power port supplies drive power independently from the power supply. No driver installation is required for operation.

Installation and Common Issues

The cable is plug-and-play: attach the SFF-8482 end to the drive, the SATA data plug to the motherboard and a SATA power lead to the 15Pin port. Precision molded connectors ensure tight contact while the flexible sheath aids tidy routing inside the chassis. Multi-layer shielding reduces signal attenuation and interference for stable continuous data transfer. The adapter cannot make SATA drives work with SAS RAID controllers.

Capacity and Headroom

The cable supports both 2.5 and 3.5 SFF-8482 SAS hard drives for storage upgrades, file servers and backup systems. High-purity copper conductors and effective shielding minimise electromagnetic interference and signal loss, preventing disk recognition failures and read-write errors. It provides a direct data path through the motherboard SATA controller. Builders needing SAS-to-SAS connectivity or RAID controller support must use a different solution.

Highlights

  • Connect SAS drives to standard SATA ports via SFF-8482 adapter
  • Independent 15Pin power port supplies dedicated power to SAS drives
  • Supports 2.5 and 3.5 SFF-8482 SAS drives for storage upgrades
  • Multi-layer shielding cuts interference for stable read and write performance
  • Precision molded connectors ensure tight contact and flexible cable routing

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the 2.5 or 3.5 SFF-8482 SAS drive is recognised after connecting the SATA data and 15Pin power cables?

Power on the system, enter BIOS or open Disk Management, and verify the SAS drive appears with its correct capacity and no SMART errors.

What connectors and cables are included, and what must I supply myself?

The adapter includes a SFF-8482 plug, a SATA data connector and a 15Pin SATA power port; you must provide a standard SATA power cable from the PSU.

Which SFF-8482 SAS drive form factor should I choose for this adapter?

Both 2.5 and 3.5 SFF-8482 SAS drives are supported; select the form factor that matches your chassis and storage capacity needs.

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