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Mini SAS SFF-8643 to four SATA breakout cable, woven mesh sleeve, acetate tape strain relief, low-profile latched connectors

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BUCIER Mini SAS SFF-8643 to 4x SATA cable 1m

SKU CH-6MTR-DF9RW

Connects a 12 Gbps SFF-8643 controller to four SATA drives with a one-metre breakout cable

Cable Length 1m

  • Connects 12 Gbps RAID controller to four SATA drives
  • 36 pin SFF-8643 to four 7 pin SATA breakout
  • Supports 3 Gbps and 6 Gbps SATA compatibility
  • Acetate cloth tape and woven mesh sheath protect cables
  • Low profile SATA connectors with stainless steel latches prevent disconnection

Mini SAS SFF-8643 breakout cable

This cable links a 12 Gbps host bus adapter or RAID controller with an SFF-8643 port to four SATA hard drives. The 36 pin SFF-8643 connector splits into four 7 pin SATA connectors for direct attached storage. Acetate cloth tape and a woven mesh sheath protect the slim ribbon cables. Low profile SATA plugs include stainless steel latches to prevent accidental disconnection.

Suits single-controller builds needing four drives

Builders connecting one controller to four SATA devices will find the pinout and length match that task. The cable supports both 3 Gbps and 6 Gbps SATA speeds while the host side runs at 12 Gbps. Buyers who need to attach more than four drives per controller port cannot use this breakout. Systems requiring a different host-side connector type must choose another cable.

SFF-8643 36 pin host connector

The single specification that decides fit is the 36 pin SFF-8643 connector on the controller side. Only controllers or HBAs exposing this exact Mini SAS HD interface can plug in. The four SATA targets accept standard 7 pin SATA data cables. Verify the host port matches SFF-8643 before purchasing.

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Questions about this item

What speed does the SFF-8643 interface actually deliver with SATA drives?

The cable supports 12 Gbps on the controller side, but each SATA drive is limited to 6 Gbps, so the practical ceiling per drive is 6 Gbps.

What clearance and connector dimensions are required to fit the SFF-8643 end?

The 36-pin SFF-8643 plug is a low-profile Mini SAS HD connector; the four SATA ends have easy-grip treads and stainless-steel latches, so allow room for the latch height and the woven mesh sheath covering half the cable.

How do I install the breakout cable and which step is commonly missed?

Connect the SFF-8643 end to the controller, then attach each labelled P1-P4 SATA connector to a drive; the step often missed is fully engaging the stainless-steel latch on every SATA plug to prevent accidental disconnection.

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