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Blue 2-meter Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 male-to-male cable with 24-pin connectors

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Vszerda 12G Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 Cable 2m

SKU CH-A5DC-CH9R8

Connects 12 Gbps SAS storage arrays with SFF-8644 male-to-male twinaxial cable over 2 metres

  • Rated speed12 Gbit/s
  • Connector count24
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingHigh Speed
  • Product typeExternal Copper SAS Cable
  • Product color1PC
  • 12 Gbps bandwidth supports high-speed storage arrays
  • AWG28 8-pair twinaxial shielded cable with 100-ohm impedance reduces signal skew and EMI
  • SFF-8644 connectors feature positive-click retention for vibration-resistant server racks
  • 2-metre length suits rack-to-rack or shelf-to-controller deployments
  • Certified for RAID controllers, JBOD enclosures, and hybrid SAS/SATA backplanes

Connection Purpose

This cable links NVMe enclosures, storage arrays, SANs and JBOD units using SFF-8644 connectors at 12 Gbps. It suits data centres, servers and storage systems that need full-bandwidth external SAS links between racks or shelves. It is not for buyers who need internal drive connections or a different connector standard.

Sustained Signal Quality

AWG28 eight-pair twinaxial construction with 100-ohm impedance controls skew and EMI over the full 2-metre length. High-speed shielding and positive-click retention keep the link stable under continuous heavy I/O in vibration-prone racks. Backward compatibility with 6 Gbps SAS 2.0 lets the same cable serve mixed-speed deployments without re-cabling.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Verify that both endpoints present SFF-8644 ports and that your RAID controller, JBOD enclosure or hybrid backplane is qualified for this cable type. Confirm the two-metre reach matches your rack-to-rack or shelf-to-controller spacing. Ensure the external copper medium fits your environment’s airflow and cable-management plan.

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Price $28.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand name10Gtek
Product typeExternal Copper SAS Cable
Product color1PC
Performance
Rated speed12 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count24
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingHigh Speed

Questions about this item

Does the 12 Gbps cable generate noticeable heat or draw extra power during continuous all-day operation in a server rack?

The cable is a passive copper assembly, so it adds no active heat or power draw; the 100-ohm twinaxial shielding keeps signal integrity without increasing thermal load.

What controller or backplane must I already have for the SFF-8644 connectors to work?

You need a controller or backplane with SFF-8644 ports — compatible with LSI, Broadcom, or Dell RAID controllers and hybrid SAS/SATA backplanes.

Will the 12 Gbps link still function if I connect it to a 6 Gbps SAS 2.0 enclosure I already own?

Yes, the cable is backward compatible with 6 Gbps SAS 2.0, so it will operate at the lower speed with your existing enclosure.

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