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Black and blue breakout cable with one SFF-8643 male connector splitting to four SFF-8482 female connectors

EN-Labs

EN-Labs SFF-8643 to 4×SFF-8482 SAS cable with SATA 15-pin power 1.64ft

SKU CH-BEDE-FQQKH

Connects a 12 Gbps SFF-8643 host to four SFF-8482 SAS drives with integrated SATA 15-pin power over a 1.64 ft cable

  • Connector count5
  • Product typeOthers
  • Product colorBlack & Blue
  • Overall length1.64 ft (0.5 m)
  • DetailsSide 1: HD Mini SAS 36Pin (SFF-8643) Male Side 2:4 x SFF-848
  • Key featuresInternal HD Mini SAS cable is specifically designed to conne
  • Connects a 12 Gbps RAID controller via SFF-8643 to four SFF-8482 SAS drives
  • Includes a SATA 15-pin power port for drive power delivery
  • 64 ft length with woven mesh sheath for tidy internal routing
  • P1-P4 markers on breakout connectors simplify drive identification after install
  • Acetate cloth tape over slim ribbon cables provides strain relief without rigidity

EN-Labs SFF-8643 breakout cable

This 1.64ft internal cable connects a 12 Gbps host or RAID controller with an SFF-8643 port to four discrete SFF-8482 SAS drives. It is built for storage administrators and server builders who need to link a high-density controller to individual 29-pin drive bays or backplanes. The hybrid design supports 3 Gbps and 6 Gbps devices while migrating to a 12 Gbps storage network. A SATA 15-pin power port is integrated on the host side.

Installation notes

The forward cable has a male SFF-8643 host connector and four female SFF-8482 target connectors marked P1 to P4 for easy identification after installation. Acetate cloth tape over the slim ribbon cables provides strain relief without adding rigidity. A woven mesh sheath covers half the cable length to aid routing in tight chassis. Ensure the SFF-8643 end is plugged into the controller host port, not a drive backplane.

Capacity and headroom

The cable carries 12 Gbps SAS signalling across each of the four 29-pin lanes, matching the bandwidth of modern RAID controllers such as the Adaptec 71605 and 7895. It handles typical direct-attached storage arrays and JBOD enclosures using SFF-8482 drives. The 1.64ft length limits placement to adjacent controller and drive bays; longer runs will require a different cable assembly.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEn-Labs
Model nameSFF8643TO848250CM
Product typeOthers
Product colorBlack & Blue
Ports & slots
Connector count5
Size & build
Overall length1.64 ft (0.5 m)

Questions about this item

How do I verify the EN-Labs SFF-8643 cable is working after connecting it to my RAID controller?

Confirm the controller detects all four drives at 12 Gbps and check for P1 to P4 marker alignment at each SFF-8482 port.

What connectors and accessories are included with the EN-Labs SFF-8643 to 4×SFF-8482 cable?

One SFF-8643 36-pin male host end, four SFF-8482 29-pin female drive ends, integrated SATA 15-pin power port, acetate cloth tape strain relief, and woven mesh sheath on half the 1.64ft length.

Which EN-Labs cable version matches an Adaptec 71605 or 7895 controller with four SAS drives?

The SFF8643TO848250CM model with SFF-8643 male to four SFF-8482 female connectors supports those controllers and provides 12 Gbps host-to-drive connectivity.

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