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Two straight SFF-8643 Mini SAS HD cables, 1 m each

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Vszerda SFF-8643 to SFF-8643 Internal Mini SAS HD Cable 1m 2 Pack

SKU CH-XH57-0EJXV

Connects SAS controllers to backplanes at 12 Gbps with four-lane SFF-8643 links

  • TypeInternal Mini SAS HD Cable
  • Color2PC
  • Length1
  • Connector DetailSff-8643 to Sff-8643
  • Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
  • Speed12 gigabits_per_second
  • 12 Gbps throughput for high-speed storage
  • SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 compliant for 6 Gb/s and 12 Gb/s systems
  • 30 AWG ribbon design improves airflow and routing
  • Connects controllers such as 9400-16i or 9300-8i to backplanes
  • Two 1 m cables included for dual-link setups

Vszerda SFF-8643 Internal Mini SAS HD Cable

This pack contains two straight SFF-8643 to SFF-8643 cables designed for 12Gbps internal connectivity between SAS or HBA controllers and server backplanes. Each cable measures 1m (3.28ft) and uses 30 AWG ribbon cabling for efficient routing inside chassis. They are suited for administrators building or maintaining storage arrays that rely on Mini SAS HD interfaces.

Capacity and headroom for 12Gbps SAS links

The cables comply with SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0, supporting up to four lanes of 12 gigabits per second data transfer. They handle connections such as a Broadcom HBA 9400-16i to a 16-bay backplane or an LSI 9300-8i to a 216-bay expander. Copper conductors carry the signal, but the design does not extend to external enclosures or single-lane SATA breakout scenarios.

Build quality and daily implications

The thinner ribbon construction improves airflow and reduces cable bulk, which helps lower internal temperatures in dense server builds. Male-to-male SFF-8643 connectors plug directly into controller cards and backplanes without adapters. The sideband wires are included for enclosure management, though the cables are not intended for external eSATA ports or consumer desktop motherboards lacking Mini SAS HD headers.

Highlights

  • 12 Gbps throughput for high-speed storage
  • SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 compliant for 6 Gb/s and 12 Gb/s systems
  • 30 AWG ribbon design improves airflow and routing
  • Connects controllers such as 9400-16i or 9300-8i to backplanes
  • Two 1 m cables included for dual-link setups

Specifications

Brandipolex
ModelCAB-8643/8643-P1M-2PCS
TypeInternal Mini SAS HD Cable
Color2PC
Length1
Connector DetailSff-8643 to Sff-8643
Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
Speed12 gigabits_per_second
ConductorCopper
FeaturesData Transfer

Questions about this item

Will the 12 Gbps SFF-8643 connectors on this cable work with my existing 6 Gbps SAS backplane?

The cable complies with SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0, so it supports both 6 Gbps and 12 Gbps signalling on the same SFF-8643 interface.

How can I verify the cable is delivering 12 Gbps throughput after I install it?

Check your HBA or RAID controller firmware utility; it will report the negotiated link speed per lane as 12 Gbps when the cable and backplane are both SAS 3.0 capable.

The listing says 2 Pack — does that include any brackets or extra cables?

The package contains two 1-metre SFF-8643 male-to-male cables with sideband wiring; no brackets or additional cables are included.

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