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Blue cable with dual 26-pin SFF-8088 connectors, 2m length

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK Mini SAS HD SFF-8088 26-Pin Stacking Cable 2m

SKU CH-Q8QR-K4QVM

A 2-metre SFF-8088 26-pin stacking cable for 6 Gbps SAS links between servers, JBODs and RAID arrays

  • 6 Gbps bandwidth for enterprise RAID arrays
  • 28 AWG copper with 10 Ohm impedance for signal integrity
  • 2 metre reach for long-range rack wiring
  • Dual SFF-8088 26-pin connectors for server-to-storage stacking
  • External-grade shielding reduces crosstalk and EMI

Mini SAS HD SFF-8088 stacking cable

This SMUGDESK cable provides a 26-pin SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 connection for external server-to-storage stacking. It is built for enterprise RAID arrays, JBOD enclosures and disk shelves needing reliable high-speed links. The two-metre length suits long-range rack wiring in data centre environments. It targets administrators expanding external storage capacity.

Verify connector type and protocol speed

Ensure your host bus adapter, RAID controller or disk shelf presents an SFF-8088 Mini SAS HD port before ordering. The cable is rated for 6Gbps SAS operation, so the attached controller and backplane must support that signalling rate. Confirm the 26-pin layout matches your equipment, as other Mini SAS variants use different pin counts. No adapter is included in the package.

Shielded 28AWG copper with 10Ohm impedance

Pure copper conductors at 28AWG and a controlled 10Ohm impedance maintain signal integrity over the full run. Rugged external-grade shielding reduces crosstalk and electromagnetic interference in dense rack installations. The stacking form factor connects two identical ports directly without gender changers. This construction supports daily hot-plug cycles and sustained throughput in production arrays.

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Questions about this item

Does the cable come with any adapters or brackets, or is it just the cable itself?

The package contains only the dual SFF-8088 26-pin Mini SAS HD cable; no adapters, brackets or mounting hardware are included.

When would I choose the 2 metre length over a shorter option?

Choose the 2 metre length when the server and the JBOD or disk shelf are in separate rack positions and a shorter cable cannot span the distance.

What does the 6 Gbps rating mean for my RAID array in practice?

Each lane carries up to 6 Gbps, so the cable supports full SAS-2 bandwidth for external RAID and storage expansion without becoming a bottleneck.

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