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Short blue cable with SFF-8644 connectors at both ends, metal shells and pull tabs

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Vszerda SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 SAS 3.0 cable 12Gbps 0.5m

SKU CH-YHGN-HXDB6

A 0.5 m SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 SAS 3.0 cable delivering 12 Gbps full-duplex links between controllers and external storage

  • TypeExternal Copper SAS Cable
  • ColorSFF-8644 to SFF-8644
  • Length0.5
  • Connector DetailSff-8644 to Sff-8644
  • Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
  • Speed12 gigabits_per_second
  • 12 Gbps throughput with SAS 3.0 compliance
  • 5 m length suits tight rack spaces
  • SFF-8644 male connectors link HBAs to JBODs
  • AWG30 twinaxial pairs reduce signal skew
  • Die-cast zinc shells with dust caps protect ports

External SAS 3.0 cable 0.5 m

This half-metre SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 cable carries 12 Gbps full-duplex SAS 3.0 traffic between a RAID controller or HBA and an external JBOD or drive enclosure. Die-cast zinc shells with protective caps shield the connectors from dust and damage.

Suits rack-mounted storage links.

Builders wiring a server to an adjacent shelf or direct-attached array will appreciate the short length and pull-tab release. Installations that need more reach or internal backplane headers should choose a different cable.

12 Gbps SAS 3.0 over SFF-8644

The cable meets SAS 2.1 and 3.0 specifications using AWG30 twinaxial pairs at 100 ohms, so the 12 Gbps rating is the single figure that confirms it matches your controller and enclosure ports.

Highlights

  • 12 Gbps throughput with SAS 3.0 compliance
  • 5 m length suits tight rack spaces
  • SFF-8644 male connectors link HBAs to JBODs
  • AWG30 twinaxial pairs reduce signal skew
  • Die-cast zinc shells with dust caps protect ports

Specifications

Brandipolex
ModelCAB-8644/8644-P0.5M-1pc
TypeExternal Copper SAS Cable
ColorSFF-8644 to SFF-8644
Length0.5
Connector DetailSff-8644 to Sff-8644
Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
Speed12 gigabits_per_second
ConductorMetal
FeaturesData Transfer, High Speed,Lightweight,etc.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the SFF-8644 connectors to my HBA and JBOD, and what step is often missed?

Align the male SFF-8644 plugs with the controller and enclosure ports, then push until the latch clicks; the step often missed is removing the protective caps from the die-cast zinc housings before insertion.

What maintenance or replacement will this 0.5m SAS 3.0 cable need over time?

Inspect the pull tabs and metal shells for bent latches or dust buildup; replace the cable if the 100 Ohm twinaxial pairs show signal degradation or the connectors no longer latch securely.

What limit appears first when running sustained 12Gbps transfers over this 8-pair AWG30 cable?

The 0.5 metre copper reach is the first limit; beyond this length signal skew and attenuation rise, so longer runs require active optics or lower speeds.

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