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Short .5 m Mini SAS cable with external 26-pin SFF-8088 and internal 36-pin SFF-8087 connectors, 30 AWG, blue jacket

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Vszerda SFF-8088 to SFF-8087 Mini SAS cable .5m 6Gbps

SKU CH-S5EG-64TSN

Connects an external SFF-8088 SAS controller to an internal SFF-8087 RAID card at 6 Gbps over 0.5 m

  • TypeSff-8088 to Sff-8087
  • ColorSFF-8087 to SFF-8088
  • Connector Number62
  • Connector DetailSff-8088 to Sff-8087
  • Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
  • Speed6 gigabits_per_second
  • Connect external SAS controller to internal RAID card via SFF-8088 to SFF-8087
  • 6 Gbps per lane throughput with SAS 2.0 support
  • 30 AWG conductors and 100-Ohm impedance for signal integrity
  • 5 metre length suits compact server and workstation builds
  • Compatible with SAS and SATA storage systems and drive bays

External-to-internal Mini SAS link

This .5 m cable bridges a 26-pin SFF-8088 external port to a 36-pin SFF-8087 internal connector. It is built for technicians wiring SAS or SATA storage bays into servers, workstations or desktop chassis. The male-to-male design plugs directly into a controller and a RAID card without adapters.

Signal integrity and heat

Thirty-AWG conductors and 100-ohm impedance keep each lane stable at 6 Gbps under the SAS 2.0 specification. The short length limits resistive loss, so the link runs cool without active cooling. No fan noise or extra power draw is introduced into the chassis.

Replaces longer or mismatched cables

Swap out bulkier harnesses or mismatched connector pairs that clutter drive bays and restrict airflow. The half-metre reach suits tight 1U or 2U enclosures where every centimetre counts. Builders needing longer runs or different connector genders should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Connect external SAS controller to internal RAID card via SFF-8088 to SFF-8087
  • 6 Gbps per lane throughput with SAS 2.0 support
  • 30 AWG conductors and 100-Ohm impedance for signal integrity
  • 5 metre length suits compact server and workstation builds
  • Compatible with SAS and SATA storage systems and drive bays

Specifications

Brand10Gtek
ModelMiniSAS SFF-8088 Cable
TypeSff-8088 to Sff-8087
ColorSFF-8087 to SFF-8088
Connector Number62
Connector DetailSff-8088 to Sff-8087
Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
Speed6 gigabits_per_second
SpecificationsSff-8088 to Sff-8087
ShieldingData Transfer
FeaturesData Transfer

Questions about this item

How do I plug the 26-pin SFF-8088 end into my external SAS controller and the 36-pin SFF-8087 end into my internal RAID card?

Align the keyed male SFF-8088 connector with the external controller port and push until the latch clicks; then align the keyed male SFF-8087 connector with the internal RAID card port and push until its latch clicks — the 30 AWG cable is stiff, so support the weight near each plug to avoid bending the pins.

Will the 30 AWG conductors or the 100-ohm impedance degrade over time and require replacement?

The 30 AWG copper conductors and 100-ohm differential impedance are passive and do not wear out; replace the cable only if the latch tabs break, the connectors show bent pins, or the jacket is cut.

At what cable length does the 6 Gbps per lane signal from the SAS 2.0 link hit its practical limit?

The 0.5 metre length is well within the SAS 2.0 electrical budget, so the 6 Gbps per lane limit appears before any length-related loss; longer runs would need active cables or repeaters.

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