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Dell PowerEdge R520 Mini SAS backplane cable F7VTC with 8087 connectors

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DELL PowerEdge R520 8087 Mini SAS Backplane Cable F7VTC

SKU CH-DB8E-6GCBP

Connects the backplane to the controller in a PowerEdge R520 using 8087 Mini SAS

  • Product typeMini SAS Backplane Cable
  • Genuine Dell cable fits PowerEdge R520 servers
  • Mini SAS 8087 connectors link backplane to controller
  • Direct replacement part number F7VTC
  • Supports SAS hard-drive connectivity inside chassis
  • New condition ensures reliable signal integrity

Dell PowerEdge R520 internal cable

This genuine Dell Mini SAS backplane cable carries the part number F7VTC and is built for the PowerEdge R520 server. It provides the internal link between the backplane and a compatible RAID controller or HBA. The 8087 connector on each end matches the server's factory cabling layout. System integrators and IT teams replacing a damaged lead use this part to restore the original storage path.

8087-to-8087 Mini SAS connection

The cable ships as a single assembly with 8087 plugs at both ends, so no adapters or extra brackets are required. It replaces the factory cable exactly, preserving the signal integrity expected by the backplane and controller. No software, drivers or mounting hardware are included because the original server chassis already supplies them. The part simply re-establishes the physical SAS lane between drive cage and controller.

SAS backplane link for R520 storage arrays

The cable supports the SAS throughput the R520 backplane and controller negotiate, handling the drive count the chassis was designed for. It does not add extra ports, change the RAID level or extend the cable reach beyond the factory routing. Builders needing longer runs, additional backplanes or a different connector type will need a different cable assembly.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameCompatible Model: Dell PowerEdge R520
Product typeMini SAS Backplane Cable

Questions about this item

Will the Mini SAS 8087 connectors on this backplane cable need periodic reseating or replacement in a PowerEdge R520?

The cable uses fixed Mini SAS 8087 connectors designed for the drive backplane; they do not require scheduled reseating or replacement under normal server operation.

What is the first limit reached when this cable runs continuously at full SAS throughput in an R520?

The practical limit is the SAS signalling rate supported by the backplane and controller; the passive cable itself does not impose an additional bottleneck.

Does the F7VTC cable generate noticeable heat or require extra cooling when the PowerEdge R520 runs all day?

As a passive Mini SAS assembly it produces no measurable heat and draws no power, so it adds nothing to the server's thermal load.

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