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Black 1.64ft external Mini SAS SFF-8088 cable with connectors at both ends

10Gtek

10Gtek 6G External Mini SAS SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 Cable 1.64ft

SKU CH-JNSP-PW4B2

Connects external Mini-SAS SFF-8088 devices at 6Gb/s per channel over 1.64ft with 100-Ohm impedance

  • Connector count2
  • Product typeCable Connectors
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length1.64 ft (0.5 m)

Length 3.3 ft.

Style SFF-8088 to SFF-8088

  • 6 Gb/s per channel bandwidth for high-speed storage links
  • 100 Ohm impedance with 30 AWG twinax for signal integrity
  • SFF-8088 universal key connectors fit standard Mini-SAS ports
  • Passive copper assembly supports SAS 2.0 and 6G SAS protocols
  • 64 ft length suits rack-to-rack and DAS connections

External Mini SAS cable for 6 Gb/s links

This 10Gtek cable uses SFF-8088 connectors on both ends to join external Mini-SAS devices. It is built with eight differential twinax pairs in a 30 AWG construction and presents a 100 Ohm impedance. The assembly supports 3 Gb/s and 6 Gb/s SAS signalling and is also compatible with SATA traffic. Its 1.64 ft length suits short runs inside racks or between adjacent enclosures.

Suits direct-attached storage and HBA links.

The cable serves servers, RAID systems, storage racks and external storage arrays that rely on the SFF-8088 interface. It works with SAS 1.1 and SAS 2.0 equipment and fits HBA ports using the universal key. Builders who need a reach beyond 1.64 ft or who require active signal conditioning for extended distances should look at other cable lengths or active alternatives.

Passive 1.64 ft length limits reach

The fixed 1.64 ft length is the single specification that decides fit. It covers only very short external connections such as adjacent rack units or chassis-to-chassis links within the same cabinet. Any deployment needing more cable run will not work with this assembly.

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Specifications

Product
Brand name10Gtek
Model nameSFF-8088
Product typeCable Connectors
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Size & build
Overall length1.64 ft (0.5 m)

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 1.64ft or 3.3ft length for my external SAS link?

The cable you are viewing is 1.64ft long; the 3.3ft figure appears in the supplier title as an alternative length option.

What does the 6 Gb/s per channel rating deliver when the cable is installed?

It supports up to 6 Gb/s SAS and 3 Gb/s SAS protocols per channel across the 8-pair twinax assembly.

How does the SFF-8088 interface limit performance in practice?

The SFF-8088 connectors are compliant with SAS 2.0 and cap the link at 6 Gb/s per channel over the 100-Ohm twinax cable.

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