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Weastlinks 12G 36-pin SFF-8643 to SFF-8644 SAS cable

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Weastlinks 12G 36Pin SFF-8643 to SFF-8644 SAS cable

SKU CH-WJQ3-JFG7R

12Gb/s SAS cable connects 36-pin SFF-8643 internal controller ports to SFF-8644 external enclosures in 1m or 2m lengths

  • 12 Gb/s SAS throughput for fast drive arrays
  • 36-pin SFF-8643 internal to SFF-8644 external link
  • 1 m or 2 m lengths suit rack or tower builds
  • Compatible with LSI 9380 and Areca ARC-1883X controllers
  • Direct enclosure connection without extra adapters

Internal-to-external SAS cable

This Weastlinks cable carries 12 Gb/s SAS signals between an internal SFF-8643 port and an external SFF-8644 connector. It is built for server and workstation builders who need to route drive traffic from a RAID controller to an outside enclosure. The 36-pin design matches the Mini SAS HD form factor used on current 12 Gb/s controller cards.

Suited for 12 Gb/s external enclosures

The cable fits administrators attaching JBODs or drive shelves to cards such as the LSI 9380-8E or Areca ARC-1883X. It is not for installers who need an internal-to-internal SFF-8643 link, nor for systems limited to 6 Gb/s SAS or older connector types. Lengths of 1 m (3.28 ft) and 2 m (6.56 ft) let you choose the reach that matches your chassis layout.

Connector pair decides fit

The single specification that decides compatibility is the SFF-8643 to SFF-8644 pairing. If your controller presents an internal Mini SAS HD port and your enclosure accepts an external Mini SAS HD port, this cable completes the link. Any other port combination requires a different assembly.

Highlights

  • 12 Gb/s SAS throughput for fast drive arrays
  • 36-pin SFF-8643 internal to SFF-8644 external link
  • 1 m or 2 m lengths suit rack or tower builds
  • Compatible with LSI 9380 and Areca ARC-1883X controllers
  • Direct enclosure connection without extra adapters

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the cable include both the SFF-8643 and SFF-8644 connectors, or must I buy an adapter separately?

The cable has a 36-pin SFF-8643 plug on one end and an SFF-8644 plug on the other, so no separate adapter is required.

Should I choose the 1 m or the 2 m length for a typical server chassis?

The 1 m (3.28 ft) version suits most internal-to-external runs inside a standard rack chassis; the 2 m (6.56 ft) version is intended for longer external enclosure connections.

Will the 12 Gb/s rating work with my LSI 9380-8E controller?

Yes — the cable is rated for 12 Gb/s SAS and is listed as compatible with the LSI 9380-8E and Areca ARC-1883X controllers.

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