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SFF-8087 Mini SAS male connector to four SATA female ports on 3.3ft cable

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK Mini SAS SFF-8087 to SATA Breakout Cable 3.3FT

SKU CH-B185-450TG

Connects a Mini SAS SFF-8087 controller to four SATA drives with a 3.3 ft forward breakout cable for server and NAS storage builds

  • Connect RAID or HBA controllers to SATA drives via SFF-8087 Mini SAS
  • 3 ft length fits internal server chassis routing and cable management
  • Stable high-speed signal transmission for SATA HDD, SSD and backplane links
  • Locking latch connectors prevent loose connections in rack-mounted equipment
  • Plug-and-play installation supports NAS, file servers and DIY storage builds

Connect RAID or HBA to four SATA drives

This 3.3 FT forward breakout cable carries one SFF-8087 Mini SAS male plug to four SATA female ports. It links RAID cards or HBA controllers directly to SATA hard drives, SSDs or backplanes. The design suits NAS units, file servers, storage arrays and custom multi-disk workstations. Plug-and-play operation needs no extra drivers.

Signal integrity and secure fit in rack gear

Low-loss internal conductors keep data stable during continuous read and write workloads. Precision moulded connectors with locking latches resist vibration inside rack-mounted equipment. The one metre length allows tidy routing that avoids excess slack and helps airflow.

Fits standard Mini SAS controller ports

The SFF-8087 end plugs into any compatible RAID or HBA port; the four SATA ends accept ordinary SATA drives or backplane connectors. No additional power adapters or active electronics are required. Builders needing more than four drives or a different controller interface will need another cable.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the SFF-8087 end so the locking latch engages properly?

Align the SFF-8087 male connector with the controller port, push straight in until the latch clicks, then tug gently to confirm it is locked before routing the 3.3FT cable to the drives.

What maintenance does the cable itself require over time?

Inspect the locking latches and SATA ports during hardware swaps; reseat any connector that feels loose and replace the cable if conductors show kinks or the latch tabs snap off.

What limit appears first when the cable runs sustained workloads in a rack server?

Vibration can loosen the locking latch before signal loss occurs, so verify the click-fit remains tight during long-term read and write cycles.

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