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Mini SAS SFF-8643 plug to four SATA connectors, .5 m black cable

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Vszerda SFF-8643 to 4x SATA cable 0.5 m

SKU CH-X5XA-61DNZ

Connects an SFF-8643 host controller to four SATA hard drives using a .5 metre cable

Cable Length 1.64 Feet

  • Connect four SATA drives to one SFF-8643 host port
  • 5 m cable keeps internal routing short and tidy
  • SFF-8643 connector enables 12 Gb SAS throughput
  • Designed for controller-to-drive links, not backplane use
  • Hybrid SFF-8643 design supports smooth 6Gb to 12Gb transition

SFF-8643 host cable for four SATA drives

This 0.5 metre Mini SAS cable connects a single SFF-8643 host port on a motherboard or RAID controller to four SATA hard drives or SSDs. It is built for internal storage expansion in servers or workstations that use SAS back-end connectivity. The hybrid design supports 12 Gb SAS speeds while remaining compatible with 6 Gb SATA targets.

Straightforward internal routing

The cable arrives pre-assembled with one SFF-8643 plug and four SATA 7-pin connectors spaced along a 1.6 ft length. No adapters or loose ends are required, so installation is a matter of plugging the host side into the controller and routing the four tails to the drive bays. The only common issue is attempting to use the cable with an SFF-8643 port on a backplane instead of a host controller; that configuration will not function.

Verify the host port is on the controller.

Before ordering, confirm that your motherboard or add-in RAID card presents an SFF-8643 host interface intended for direct drive attachment. If the only SFF-8643 connectors in the system reside on a drive backplane or expander, this cable will not establish a link. Also ensure the chassis provides enough clearance for the 0.5 m run between the controller slot and the target drive locations.

Highlights

  • Connect four SATA drives to one SFF-8643 host port
  • 5 m cable keeps internal routing short and tidy
  • SFF-8643 connector enables 12 Gb SAS throughput
  • Designed for controller-to-drive links, not backplane use
  • Hybrid SFF-8643 design supports smooth 6Gb to 12Gb transition

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the SFF-8643 to 4x SATA cable is working after connecting it to my RAID controller?

After connecting the SFF-8643 host end to the controller and the four SATA ends to drives, verify each drive appears in the BIOS or OS disk utility and run a read/write test to confirm data transfers at the expected 12Gb/s SAS link speed.

What is included with the 0.5 m cable and what must I provide separately?

The package contains the SFF-8643 to 4x SATA cable itself; you must supply a motherboard or RAID controller with an SFF-8643 port and up to four SATA hard drives or SSDs.

Which version of this cable should I choose for a 12Gb/s SAS controller with an SFF-8643 port?

This SFF-8643 host-to-4x-SATA cable is built for 12Gb/s SAS controllers; ensure your controller has an SFF-8643 port, not a backplane connector, before purchasing.

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