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SFF8643 host cable splitting to four SFF8482 drive connectors with 15pin power port

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SMUGDESK SFF8643 to 4 SFF8482 Mini SAS HD Cable 12GB/s 15Pin Power

SKU CH-BXYM-Q6QJQ

Internal Mini SAS HD cable splits one SFF8643 host into four SFF8482 drive connectors with a SAS 15pin power port for up to 12GB/s SAS and SATA storage

  • Splits one SFF8643 host port into four SFF8482 drive connections
  • Delivers up to 12GB/s bandwidth for SAS and SATA storage devices
  • Integrated 15pin power port supplies power to connected hard drives
  • Shielded construction reduces signal interference for stable longterm operation
  • Each 29pin SFF8482 port combines data and power to simplify internal wiring

Internal SAS breakout cable

This internal Mini SAS HD cable splits one SFF8643 host connector into four independent SFF8482 drive connectors. It is built for server assembly, RAID array setup and NAS storage expansion inside a chassis. The integrated SAS 15pin power port supplies power directly to attached hard drives. No driver installation is required for operation.

Thermals noise and power

The cable is a passive copper assembly with robust shielding that minimises crosstalk and signal attenuation. It adds no active cooling requirement and generates no audible noise during operation. Power for the connected drives is delivered through the integrated 15pin port from the host system. Stable highspeed data communication is maintained under heavy load conditions.

Upgrade context

This product replaces a collection of separate data and power cables when connecting multiple SAS or SATA drives to a single controller port. The jump is worthwhile when internal wiring must be simplified and cable quantity reduced in a server or workstation case. It is not suited for builders who need an external connection or who require a different host interface than SFF8643.

Highlights

  • Splits one SFF8643 host port into four SFF8482 drive connections
  • Delivers up to 12GB/s bandwidth for SAS and SATA storage devices
  • Integrated 15pin power port supplies power to connected hard drives
  • Shielded construction reduces signal interference for stable longterm operation
  • Each 29pin SFF8482 port combines data and power to simplify internal wiring

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the SFF8643 host end and the four SFF8482 drive ends, and what step is often missed?

Plug the SFF8643 connector into the RAID controller or backplane, attach each SFF8482 29pin port to a SAS or SATA drive, then connect the 15pin power port to the PSU; forgetting the power cable leaves the drives unpowered.

What part of this cable will need replacement first under continuous operation?

The 15pin power connector and the four SFF8482 latch tabs endure repeated mating cycles, so they typically wear before the shielded data cores.

At what throughput does the 12GB/s link become the bottleneck during sustained transfers?

The 12GB/s bandwidth ceiling is reached when aggregate drive traffic exceeds that rate, making the cable the limiting factor rather than the controller or drives.

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