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Short .5m cable with SFF-8643 plug fanning to four SATA connectors, woven mesh sheath on half the length

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weastlinks 12G HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 to 4x SATA cable .5m

SKU CH-RYZD-F75SP

Connects a 12 Gbps SAS controller to four SATA drives using a .5 m Mini SAS HD SFF-8643 breakout cable with woven mesh sheath and port markers

  • 12 Gbps SAS bandwidth supports fast RAID arrays
  • Connects one SFF-8643 port to four SATA drives
  • .5 metre length keeps internal routing tidy
  • Woven mesh sheath protects half the cable run
  • P1–P4 markers simplify drive identification after install

Connection overview

This cable links a 12 Gbps SAS controller with an SFF-8643 port to four SATA drives. It suits builders adding direct-attached storage to a RAID card or HBA inside a server or workstation chassis.

Signal integrity

The 0.5 m length keeps the high-speed path short for stable 12 Gbps operation under continuous I/O. Woven mesh sheathing protects the conductors during routing and the P1-P4 markers simplify port identification after installation.

Upgrade path

It replaces older 6 Gbps mini SAS fan-out cables when moving to a 12 Gbps controller. The jump is worthwhile when the controller and drives both support the higher link rate and the backplane uses SATA connectors.

Highlights

  • 12 Gbps SAS bandwidth supports fast RAID arrays
  • Connects one SFF-8643 port to four SATA drives
  • .5 metre length keeps internal routing tidy
  • Woven mesh sheath protects half the cable run
  • P1–P4 markers simplify drive identification after install

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the .5 m cable generate noticeable heat or noise when running at 12 Gbps all day?

The cable is a passive assembly with no active electronics, so it produces no noise and negligible heat during continuous 12 Gbps operation.

What controller interface must I already have to use the SFF-8643 connector?

You need a host or RAID controller with a 12 Gbps HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 port.

Will the four SATA plugs work with older 3 Gbps or 6 Gbps drives I want to keep?

Yes, the SATA connectors are backward compatible and will negotiate the highest speed each legacy drive supports.

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