Enfain Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 SAS cable 2m
Connects Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 for 6 to 12 Gb/s SAS external storage links over two metres
- Supports 12 Gb/s bandwidth for fast data transfer
- Compliant with SAS 3.0 signal specifications for reliable connectivity
- High-density SFF-8644 connector enables 11 mm port spacing
- Connects SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 for server external storage
- 2 m length suits rack-to-rack or enclosure links
External SAS cable for server storage
The Enfain Mini-SAS HD cable links an SFF-8644 port to an SFF-8088 port over a two-metre run. It is built for external hard-disk connections in servers and storage arrays that use the SAS interface. The assembly follows the SFF-8644 external specification and supports the 6 Gb/s to 12 Gb/s signal range defined by SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 standards.
Suited to administrators wiring external drive
This cable fits installations where a controller or backplane presents an SFF-8644 Mini-SAS HD connector and the target enclosure uses the legacy SFF-8088 interface. It does not serve internal chassis wiring that requires SFF-8643 endpoints, nor does it address setups needing 1X2 or 1X4 multi-lane breakout configurations.
Deciding spec: connector pair SFF-8644 to SFF-8088
The single determinant is whether your hardware exposes exactly this connector combination. Port density on the Mini-SAS HD side is 11 mm pitch, compared with 19.01 mm on the prior generation, so adjacent ports sit closer together. Verify the mating faces before ordering.
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Questions about this item
Should I pick a different length or connector style for my setup?
This cable is a 2-metre Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 assembly; choose it when you need exactly that length and those two connector types.
What does the 12 Gb/s bandwidth mean once the cable is installed in a server?
It supports SAS 3.0 speeds up to 12 Gb/s per lane, so external drive enclosures or JBODs connected through the SFF-8088 end can run at full SAS 3.0 throughput.
Which SAS standard does the SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 interface follow, and what does it limit in practice?
The cable meets SFF-8644 and SFF-8088 specifications and complies with SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 signal requirements, capping each lane at 12 Gb/s.
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