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Blue one-metre Mini SAS HD cable with metal SFF8643 and SFF8087 connectors

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SMUGDESK SFF8643 to SFF8087 Mini SAS HD Cable 12Gbps to 6Gbps

SKU CH-4YM3-E9AM2

A 1 metre SAS cable links a 12G SFF8643 RAID controller to a 6G SFF8087 backplane with shielded connectors for stable server operation

  • Connects 12G RAID cards to 6G backplanes via SFF8643 and SFF8087
  • 1 metre length fits standard rackmount server internal routing
  • Multi-layer shielding cuts EMI and crosstalk for stable SAS signals
  • Metal-shell latching connectors resist vibration in 24/7 server operation
  • Plug-and-play hardware link needs no driver or software setup

Server storage cable

This 1 metre cable connects a 12G SFF8643 Mini SAS HD port on a RAID controller to a 6G SFF8087 backplane inside a rackmount server. It enables backward-compatible SAS data transmission between the two interface generations. The link is intended for internal storage wiring in enterprise environments.

Interface compatibility

The decisive specification is the SFF8643 to SFF8087 connector pairing, which bridges 12G and 6G SAS signalling without adapters. Both ends must match the controller card and backplane exactly; the cable carries data only and does not deliver drive power.

Shielded construction

Multilayer shielding suppresses electromagnetic interference and crosstalk in dense chassis, reducing drive dropouts and RAID degradation under heavy load. Metal-shelled connectors with secure latching resist vibration during continuous operation and repeated maintenance cycles. No driver or software configuration is required.

Highlights

  • Connects 12G RAID cards to 6G backplanes via SFF8643 and SFF8087
  • 1 metre length fits standard rackmount server internal routing
  • Multi-layer shielding cuts EMI and crosstalk for stable SAS signals
  • Metal-shell latching connectors resist vibration in 24/7 server operation
  • Plug-and-play hardware link needs no driver or software setup

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the 12 Gbps rating mean when the cable is plugged into a 6 Gbps backplane?

The link runs at the backplane's 6 Gbps limit; the cable's 12 Gbps headroom simply prevents the wire from becoming the bottleneck.

Which SAS interface standards do the SFF8643 and SFF8087 connectors represent?

SFF8643 is the 12 Gbps Mini SAS HD plug; SFF8087 is the 6 Gbps Mini SAS plug.

What clearance and mounting features does the cable need inside a rackmount server?

One metre of routing slack, metal-shell connectors with secure latches, and no drive-power pins — just the two SAS signal ends.

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