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Low-profile adapter card with dual SFF-8644 ports converting to internal SFF-8643 SAS connectivity

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 to SFF-8643 Dual Port Adapter Card Low Profile Bracket

SKU CH-9ZDN-7B0HQ

Converts external SFF-8644 to internal SFF-8643 SAS connections with dual ports and a low-profile bracket for compact chassis

  • Converts external SFF-8644 to internal SFF-8643 SAS interface
  • Dual-port design expands internal storage connectivity options
  • Low profile bracket fits slim and standard chassis
  • Premium PCBA board delivers stable signal transmission
  • Simple installation suits servers and storage systems

Dual-port SFF-8644 to SFF-8643 adapter

This adapter card converts external Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 connectors to internal SFF-8643 interfaces. It provides dual ports for expanded SAS storage connectivity inside servers or storage arrays. The compact PCBA design suits system builders adding internal drives to enclosures with external ports.

Low-profile bracket fits slim chassis

A low-profile bracket is included for installation in space-constrained or standard-height chassis. The card plugs into an available internal slot and routes cables to internal backplanes or controllers. It frees external ports for other links while keeping internal cabling tidy and secure.

Passive design draws no extra power

The adapter operates passively with no active components, adding negligible load to the system power budget. It produces no audible noise and requires no dedicated cooling. Stable signal integrity is maintained through the premium PCBA layout under normal server operating temperatures.

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Price $30.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What is the maximum data rate the SFF-8644 to SFF-8643 conversion can sustain?

The adapter provides a passive Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 to internal SFF-8643 conversion; the sustained data rate is determined by the host controller and attached SAS drives, not by the adapter itself.

Does the card generate noticeable heat or noise during continuous server operation?

The passive PCBA design has no active cooling or moving parts, so it produces no audible noise and negligible heat beyond the minimal signal conditioning required for the SAS interface.

Which host bus adapter or controller must the system already have for this card to function?

The system needs a controller or HBA with an external Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 port so the adapter can bridge to internal SFF-8643 drive backplanes or cables.

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