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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK SFF8644 to 4Port SATA 7Pin Cable 1M (3.2FT)

SKU CH-TN58-44A5X

Converts an external Mini SAS HD SFF8644 port into four SATA 3.0 connections for server and RAID storage expansion

  • Converts one external Mini SAS HD port into four SATA data connections
  • 1 meter (3.2FT) length suits external server chassis and RAID storage
  • Supports SATA 3.0 6Gbps bandwidth for HDD, SSD and RAID arrays
  • Heavy-duty shielded wiring resists interference for stable enterprise signals
  • Compatible with RAID controllers, storage backplanes, servers and industrial systems

SFF-8644 breakout cable for servers

This SMUGDESK cable converts one external Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 port into four independent SATA 7-pin data connections. It targets administrators and integrators who need to attach multiple drives to a single controller port in server or RAID enclosures. The 1-metre length suits rack-to-rack or external chassis wiring.

Replaces direct backplane cabling

Use this breakout when a RAID controller or HBA presents only an SFF-8644 interface but the storage devices use native SATA connectors. The jump is worth it when consolidating four drive links into one external port without adding an expander or extra controller cards.

Handles four SATA 3.0 drives at 6 Gbps

Each channel delivers full SATA 3.0 bandwidth for HDDs, SSDs or RAID arrays, and the heavy-duty shielding keeps signals stable in dense enterprise environments. Headroom ends at four drives; configurations requiring more than four SATA links or internal Mini SAS cabling need a different solution.

Highlights

  • Converts one external Mini SAS HD port into four SATA data connections
  • 1 meter (3.2FT) length suits external server chassis and RAID storage
  • Supports SATA 3.0 6Gbps bandwidth for HDD, SSD and RAID arrays
  • Heavy-duty shielded wiring resists interference for stable enterprise signals
  • Compatible with RAID controllers, storage backplanes, servers and industrial systems

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What clearance is needed for the SFF-8644 connector and four SATA 7-pin plugs?

The cable is 1 meter (3.2 FT) long, so allow enough space for the external Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 end and the four separate SATA 7-pin connectors to reach your drives without strain.

How do I connect this breakout cable, and what step is often missed?

Plug the SFF-8644 end into the external Mini SAS HD port on your RAID controller or backplane, then attach each SATA 7-pin plug to a drive; the step often missed is ensuring every SATA connector clicks fully into its port.

When should I replace this shielded SFF-8644 to SATA cable?

Replace it if the heavy-duty shielding is damaged, connectors become loose, or you see intermittent 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 link errors during RAID array operation.

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