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Blue 3-metre cable with black SFF-8088 connectors at both ends

Vszerda

Vszerda CAB-8088/8088-3M(1pc) SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS cable 3m

SKU CH-EZTB-A4SNJ

A 3-metre SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable supporting 6Gbps SAS 2.0 for RAID, DAS and server links

  • Rated speed6 Gbit/s
  • Connector count26
  • Connector detailsSff-8088 to Sff-8088
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingData Transfer
  • Product typeSFF-8088
  • Supports 6 Gbps SAS 2.0 with 3 Gbps backward compatibility
  • 26-pin AWG26 twinaxial wiring at 100-ohm impedance for low skew
  • Male-to-Male SFF-8088 connectors built to industry standard
  • 3-metre reach fits rack-to-rack RAID and DAS deployments
  • Works with both SAS and SATA storage devices

External Mini-SAS Cable for Rack Storage

This Vszerda SFF-8088 cable connects external storage enclosures, RAID controllers and DAS units across a 3-metre run. It carries 6 Gbps SAS 2.0 signals and remains backward compatible with 3 Gbps links, making it suitable for high-throughput server and data-centre deployments.

Suits builders linking external SAS or SATA gear

The male-to-male SFF-8088 ends fit controller ports and external drive shelves that use the Mini-SAS HD interface. It will not serve installations that require internal connectors or a different external form factor.

6 Gbps SAS 2.0 over 3 metres

The assembly uses AWG26 twinaxial 8-pair wiring at 100-ohm impedance to deliver the rated speed with minimal skew. This single specification determines whether the cable matches the performance window of your controller and enclosure.

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Specifications

Product
Brand name10Gtek
Model nameCAB-8088/8088-3M(1pc)
Product typeSFF-8088
Product color1PC
Performance
Rated speed6 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count26
Connector detailsSff-8088 to Sff-8088
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingData Transfer

Questions about this item

How do I install the SFF-8088 cable and what step is often missed?

Align the keyed SFF-8088 connectors with the port notches, push straight in until the latch clicks, then secure the thumbscrews; the step people skip is tightening both screws to maintain 100-ohm impedance under vibration.

What maintenance or replacement will this cable need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replace the cable only if the latch tabs break, the thumbscrews strip, or signal errors appear after repeated mating cycles.

What limit appears first during sustained 6Gbps transfers over the 3-metre run?

The 100-ohm impedance budget and AWG26 twinax construction set the practical ceiling; beyond 3 metres signal skew and attenuation rise sharply, so the length itself is the first limit.

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