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Black SFF-8643 Mini-SAS HD plug fanning out to four blue SATA connectors, 0.5 m cable

BUCIER

BUCIER SFF-8643 to 4 SATA Breakout Cable 0.5M

SKU CH-R3FN-87M8B

Connects an SFF-8643 host port to four SATA drives with a 0.5 m, 30 AWG breakout cable

  • Rated speed6 GB/s
  • Conductor typeCopper
  • Product typeMini-SAS Cables
  • Product colorBlack, Blue
  • Overall length1.6
  • Key featuresSff-8643 to sata, mini sas hd to sas
  • Connect four drives with one 0.5 m breakout cable
  • SFF-8643 host plugs into RAID controller or motherboard
  • Four SATA 7-pin targets attach HDDs or SSDs
  • 6 Gb/s per drive over copper conductors
  • 30 AWG flexible wires with locking latches on both ends

SFF-8643 to Four SATA Breakout Cable

The BUCIER cable connects a Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 host port on a RAID controller or motherboard to four SATA drives. It is built for storage expansion in servers and workstations where a single high-density port must fan out to individual drives. The 0.5 m length suits compact chassis and backplane wiring.

Upgrade from Direct SFF-8643 Drive Attachment

Use this breakout when the controller offers only SFF-8643 ports but the drives or backplane present standard SATA connectors. The jump is worth it whenever a 12 Gbps SAS HBA or RAID card must serve 6 Gbps SATA targets without a dedicated SATA backplane. It does not replace a native SATA controller for systems that already have enough SATA ports.

Straightforward Internal Install

Both ends feature locking latches that click into place, reducing the chance of accidental disconnects inside a vibrating chassis. The 30 AWG conductors are thin and flexible, easing routing in tight drive bays. The main pitfall is plugging the SFF-8643 male end into a backplane instead of the controller; the cable is wired host-to-target only and will not function if reversed.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameADCAUDX
Model nameHD MINISAS-004
Product typeMini-SAS Cables
Product colorBlack, Blue
Performance
Rated speed6 GB/s
Size & build
Conductor typeCopper

Questions about this item

What connector and cable dimensions does the SFF-8643 end use for fitting inside a server chassis?

The host end uses an internal Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 male connector with a locking latch, built on 30 AWG thin flexible copper conductors and 0.5 m overall length.

Which orientation do I plug the cable so the controller talks to four SATA drives?

Connect the SFF-8643 male side to the SAS RAID controller or motherboard port; the four SATA 7-pin female tails attach to the drives or backplane — reversing this will not work.

When should I expect to replace the cable or its latches in a running array?

Replace the cable if any SATA 7-pin female connector or the SFF-8643 locking latch becomes loose, cracked or shows intermittent 6 Gb/s link errors on a drive.

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