Vszerda Mini SAS HD Cable SFF-8643 to SFF-8643 1.6FT 12Gbps
Connects SAS 3.0 devices at 12 Gbps using 36-pin SFF-8643 ends on a 1.6 ft, 30 AWG cable
- 12 Gbps bandwidth for fast data transfer
- 6 ft length suits compact internal routing
- 30 AWG cable keeps signal integrity
- 36-pin SFF-8643 connectors enable high-density ports
- SAS 3.0 compliant for 12 Gbps performance
Internal SAS cable for dense server backplanes
This Vszerda cable connects two SFF-8643 Mini SAS HD ports inside a chassis. It serves administrators wiring 12Gbps SAS controllers to drive backplanes or expander boards in rackmount servers and storage arrays.
Four-lane 12Gbps limit over half a metre
The 36-pin SFF-8643 interface carries four lanes at up to 12Gbps per lane under the SAS 3.0 specification. At 0.50m the assembly stays within the electrical budget for 12Gbps operation, but longer runs would require active or optical alternatives.
30AWG black cable with latching SFF-8643 ends
Thin 30AWG conductors keep the bundle flexible for tight routing between drive cages and RAID cards. Each connector uses the high-density SFF-8643 latch that secures against vibration in hot-swap bays while occupying minimal PCB space on the host side.
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- Price $17.99
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Specifications
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Questions about this item
Should I pick the 1.6FT length or a longer cable for my internal drive cage?
The 1.6FT (0.50M) length suits typical chassis routing between a backplane and a nearby HBA; choose a longer cable only if the physical path exceeds this distance.
What does the 12Gbps rating deliver when the cable is installed in a server?
It supports SAS 3.0 speeds up to 12Gbps across four lanes, provided both the controller and the drives or backplane also operate at SAS 3.0.
How does the SFF-8643 interface limit performance in practice?
The 36-pin SFF-8643 connector carries four 12Gbps lanes and conforms to SAS 3.0, so the cable itself does not restrict throughput below the specification.
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