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Blue SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 SAS cable 6.6 ft male connectors

Vszerda

Vszerda SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 SAS cable 6.6 ft

SKU CH-7F08-YX2EK

Connects SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 ports at 6 Gbps over 6.6 ft with twinaxial shielding

  • TypeMini SAS
  • ColorSFF-8044 to SFF-8088
  • Length6.6
  • Connector DetailScsi
  • Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
  • Speed6 gigabits_per_second
  • 6 Gbps per channel speed for fast data transfer
  • SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 connectors link Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS devices
  • 6 ft length suits rack and server deployments
  • SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 compatible for broad hardware support
  • Male-to-male twinaxial cable with 100 Ohm impedance and AWG30 conductors

Connection type

This Vszerda cable bridges an internal SFF-8644 Mini SAS HD port to an external SFF-8088 connector, allowing servers or storage arrays to link with external enclosures. It targets administrators who need a direct-attached storage link without adding a controller card. The male-to-male twinaxial assembly carries eight differential pairs for multi-lane operation.

Upgrade path

The cable supports the SAS 2.1 and 3.0 interface specifications, so it can replace older copper assemblies limited to 3 Gbps per lane. The jump is worth it when the host controller and backplane both negotiate 6.0 Gbps, doubling per-lane throughput for RAID rebuilds or bulk backup jobs. Existing 2.1 deployments gain headroom without rewiring the rack.

Pre-install checklist

Verify that the host side presents an SFF-8644 receptacle and the target enclosure exposes an SFF-8088 port; the connectors are keyed differently and will not mate otherwise. Confirm the 6.6 ft reach suits the rack layout, as the fixed twinaxial construction cannot be extended. Ensure both endpoints are SAS or SATA devices, because the cable carries only those protocols.

Highlights

  • 6 Gbps per channel speed for fast data transfer
  • SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 connectors link Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS devices
  • 6 ft length suits rack and server deployments
  • SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 compatible for broad hardware support
  • Male-to-male twinaxial cable with 100 Ohm impedance and AWG30 conductors

Specifications

BrandHeretom
TypeMini SAS
ColorSFF-8044 to SFF-8088
Length6.6
Connector DetailScsi
Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
Speed6 gigabits_per_second
SpecificationsMini SAS
ShieldingData Transfer
FeaturesData Transfer

Questions about this item

What connectors does the 6.6 ft SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 cable use?

It has male SFF-8644 on one end and male SFF-8088 on the other, both Mini SAS interfaces.

When should the cable be replaced in a SAS 2.1 or 3.0 setup?

Replace it if you see link errors, failed hot-plug events, or physical damage to the twinaxial pairs after extended use.

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