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SlimSAS SFF8654 8i 8X Gen 4.0 cable, 1M length, black shielded jacket with anti-misdirection keyed connectors

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SMUGDESK SlimSAS SFF8654 8i 8X Gen 4.0 Cable 1M

SKU CH-5DB7-D1N1Z

A Gen 4.0 SlimSAS SFF8654 8i cable delivering 24Gbps bandwidth for SAS and NVMe storage with anti-misdirection keying and 32AWG low-loss copper over 1 metre

  • 24Gbps bandwidth for NVMe and RAID workloads via Gen 4.0 SlimSAS SFF8654 8i 8X interface
  • Anti-misdirection keying prevents reverse insertion and protects server hardware from damage
  • 32AWG low-loss copper conductors minimise signal attenuation for reliable long-distance transmission
  • One-metre length enables flexible routing inside full-size rackmount servers and storage backplanes
  • Enterprise-grade shielding reduces crosstalk to maintain signal integrity for SAS and SATA drives

SlimSAS SFF8654 8i 8X Gen 4.0 cable

This 1 metre SlimSAS SFF8654 8i 8X cable provides a Gen 4.0 link for internal server storage. It connects NVMe SSDs, SAS or SATA drives to RAID controllers and backplanes in enterprise racks and high-density storage nodes. The 32AWG low-loss copper conductors and heavy-duty shielding maintain signal integrity at 24 Gbps. An anti-misdirection key prevents reverse insertion during installation.

Suited for enterprise storage builds

Builders upgrading rackmount servers or integrating high-performance storage nodes will match the 8i 8X interface and 1 metre reach. The anti-misdirection design protects hardware during dense backplane wiring. Installers needing a different connector form factor, a longer run for full-rack routing, or a lower-generation link should look at other cable types.

Deciding spec: Gen 4.0 24 Gbps over SFF8654 8i 8X

The Gen 4.0 rating delivers 24 Gbps bandwidth across the 8-lane SFF8654 8i 8X interface. This single figure determines whether the cable saturates modern NVMe SSDs and RAID controllers in your chassis. If your controller or backplane operates at a different generation or lane count, this cable will not deliver the required throughput.

Highlights

  • 24Gbps bandwidth for NVMe and RAID workloads via Gen 4.0 SlimSAS SFF8654 8i 8X interface
  • Anti-misdirection keying prevents reverse insertion and protects server hardware from damage
  • 32AWG low-loss copper conductors minimise signal attenuation for reliable long-distance transmission
  • One-metre length enables flexible routing inside full-size rackmount servers and storage backplanes
  • Enterprise-grade shielding reduces crosstalk to maintain signal integrity for SAS and SATA drives

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 32AWG copper conductors need replacement after long-term server use?

The 32AWG low-loss copper is built for steady 24Gbps transmission and does not require scheduled replacement under normal conditions.

What bandwidth ceiling appears first when the SFF8654 8i 8X link runs continuously?

The Gen4.0 interface caps sustained throughput at 24Gbps, which is the first hard limit during all-day operation.

Does the anti-misdirection keying or shielding affect heat or power draw during 24-hour runs?

The passive cable draws no power and generates no measurable heat; shielding only preserves signal integrity at 24Gbps.

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