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Vszerda 12G Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 cable, male-to-male connectors, 3m length

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Vszerda 12G Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 Cable 3m

SKU CH-MN5Y-61P0R

A 3-metre Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 cable supporting 12 Gbps per channel with 100-ohm impedance for NVMe enclosures and storage arrays

  • Rated speed12 Gbit/s
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingHigh Speed
  • Product typeSAS
  • Product color1PC
  • Overall length3
  • 12 Gbps per channel for fast storage throughput
  • SFF-8644 male-to-male connectors link NVMe enclosures directly
  • 100-ohm impedance with AWG30 twinaxial wire maintains signal integrity
  • Compliant with SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 specifications for broad compatibility
  • 3-metre passive copper assembly suits rack-to-rack deployments

What this cable connects

The Vszerda 12G Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 cable links NVMe enclosures, storage arrays, SAN and JBOD systems using 4x HD Mini SAS connectors on both ends. It is built for administrators who need a passive copper assembly rated for 12Gbps per channel across a 3-metre run. The 100-Ohm impedance and AWG30 twinaxial 8-pair construction support the SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 specifications without active electronics.

Distance and speed limits of the SAS interface

Passive copper at 12Gbps per channel is specified for lengths up to 3 metres; longer reaches require active or optical alternatives. The cable meets SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 electrical requirements and operates from 0°C to 70°C, so thermal headroom in dense racks must be verified. EEPROM signature data lets the host identify cable type and length automatically during link training.

Check your ports and chassis clearance

Confirm both devices expose SFF-8644 receptacles and that the 4x lane width matches your controller or backplane configuration. The reduced Mini SAS HD form factor fits low-profile brackets where legacy Mini SAS would not, but adjacent port spacing and latch clearance should still be measured. No active power is drawn from the bus, so only physical compatibility and thermal limits govern installation.

How it compares

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Price $33.99
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Specifications

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

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 4x, 8x or 16x width for my enclosure?

This cable uses 4x SFF-8644 connectors, so it matches ports wired for four lanes.

What does 12Gbps per channel mean when the cable is installed?

Each lane carries up to 12Gbps, so a 4x link delivers four independent 12Gbps paths between the host and the storage array.

Which SAS standard does the SFF-8644 interface follow and what speed does that cap at?

The assembly complies with SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0, and the interface is rated for 12Gbps per lane.

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