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SFF-8643 Mini SAS HD connector branching to four SATA cables, 3.3 ft length

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Vszerda SFF-8643 Mini SAS HD to 4x SATA Cable 3.3 ft

SKU CH-CGEJ-E4YF9

Connects a Mini SAS HD SFF-8643 host port on a motherboard or RAID controller to four SATA hard drives over a 3.3 ft breakout cable with labeled connectors and locking latches for stable data transfer

Cable Length 3.3 Feet

  • Connects RAID controller to four SATA drives
  • SFF-8643 host connector fits motherboard or controller
  • 12 Gb raw SAS cable supports 15 Gb transition
  • Labelled breakout ends simplify cable management
  • Locking latches keep each SATA link secure

Mini SAS HD SFF-8643 to 4x SATA Breakout Cable

This cable connects a host Mini SAS HD SFF-8643 port on a motherboard or RAID controller to four SATA hard drives. It is designed for builders expanding internal storage using a SAS controller. The SFF-8643 end acts as the host while the four SATA connectors serve as targets for the drives. It is not a reversed cable and will not work if the SFF-8643 port is on a backplane.

Installation Notes and Common Mistakes

The cable uses labeled breakouts and locking latches to simplify routing and ensure a stable connection. Before purchasing, verify that your host side has an SFF-8643 Mini SAS HD port; an SFF-8646 connector on a backplane is incompatible and will not function with this cable. No drivers are required for the cable itself, but the host controller must be correctly configured.

Practical Limits of the SAS and SATA Interface

Data transfer speed is determined by the capabilities of the SAS controller and the connected SATA drives. The cable uses UL-listed 12Gb raw SAS wiring and supports a transition path toward 15Gb speeds. The four SATA III target connectors are backward compatible with SATA I and II drives. The cable length is 3.3 ft.

Highlights

  • Connects RAID controller to four SATA drives
  • SFF-8643 host connector fits motherboard or controller
  • 12 Gb raw SAS cable supports 15 Gb transition
  • Labelled breakout ends simplify cable management
  • Locking latches keep each SATA link secure

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I verify the 12 Gb SAS cable is working after connecting it to my RAID controller?

The SFF-8643 host connector locks into the controller and each labelled SATA target latches to a drive; if all four drives appear in the BIOS or OS disk manager at their rated speeds the link is operating as intended.

What comes in the box and what must I source separately?

The package contains the 3.3 ft SFF-8643 to 4x SATA breakout cable with locking latches; you must provide the SAS controller or motherboard with an SFF-8643 port and up to four SATA hard drives.

Which SFF-8643 cable version should I choose for a 12 Gb controller and SATA III drives?

This cable uses UL-listed 12 Gb raw SAS wiring and four SATA III target connectors that are backward compatible with SATA I and II drives, matching a 12 Gb controller and current SATA III storage.

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