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SMUGDESK SFF8654 4i Slim SAS breakout cable with four SAS connectors and braided sleeve

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK SFF8654 4i Slim SAS to 4-Port SAS Breakout Cable

SKU CH-KPDK-XAPC7

Converts one SFF8654 4i host port into four SAS target ports at 24Gbps with locking connectors and braided twinaxial sleeve for server backplanes

  • Splits one SFF8654 4i host into four SAS ports
  • SAS 4.0 compliant for 24Gbps enterprise storage speeds
  • Latching connectors lock securely to prevent disconnection
  • Braided twinaxial cable shields signals from interference
  • Designed for 247 server backplane and RAID deployments

Host Interface Breakout

The SMUGDESK SFF8654 4i Slim SAS cable converts a single host port into four independent SAS target ports for multi-drive server wiring. It is built for internal rack and tower deployments where a RAID HBA or storage backplane must connect several enterprise drives. Compliant with the SAS 4.0 specification, the assembly supports up to 24Gbps transmission for heavy storage workloads. Latching connectors and a braided twinaxial sleeve keep signals stable in dense chassis.

Suited Builds and Limits

This breakout suits administrators expanding drive counts on a compatible RAID HBA or backplane that presents an SFF8654 4i Slim SAS host interface. It is not for external device links, systems lacking the matching slim host connector, or cabling runs that require a different host form factor. The four-target layout assumes the controller and backplane both support the pinout and lane allocation defined by the SAS 4.0 standard. Buyers without that specific host port should select a different cable assembly.

Deciding Specification

The single specification that decides fit is the SFF8654 4i Slim SAS host connector on one end fanning out to four standard SAS device connectors on the other. Only controllers and backplanes equipped with this exact slim host interface can accept the cable. Verify the host port type before ordering; no other interface or adapter is implied by the product design.

Highlights

  • Splits one SFF8654 4i host into four SAS ports
  • SAS 4.0 compliant for 24Gbps enterprise storage speeds
  • Latching connectors lock securely to prevent disconnection
  • Braided twinaxial cable shields signals from interference
  • Designed for 247 server backplane and RAID deployments

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What host connector does the SMUGDESK SFF8654 4i cable plug into?

It plugs into a single SFF8654 4i Slim SAS host port on the RAID HBA controller or storage backplane.

How do I secure the connectors so they do not come loose inside the chassis?

Each end has a locking clip; push the connector fully onto the port until the clip clicks into place to prevent vibration disconnection.

How often should I check the braided sleeve for wear in a 247 server environment?

Inspect the sleeve during routine hardware audits; replace the cable if the braid shows fraying or the locking clips no longer latch securely.

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