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Thin black cable with silver SFF-8644 connectors at both ends, .5 m long

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Vszerda Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 Cable .5 m 12 Gbps

SKU CH-Y6DT-QVN4E

A 0.5 m Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 cable rated for 12 Gbps per channel with 100-ohm impedance

  • Rated speed12 Gbit/s
  • Connector count26
  • Connector detailsSff-8644 to Sff-8644
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingHigh Speed
  • Product typeMini SAS
  • 12 Gbps per channel for high-throughput storage links
  • 100-Ohm impedance maintains signal integrity over .5 m
  • SFF-8644 male-to-male connectors fit NVMe enclosures and JBOD arrays
  • EEPROM signature lets the host identify cable type and length
  • Improved latch reduces insertion force and increases retention

Connection density

This 0.5 m passive copper cable carries two SFF-8644 Mini SAS HD connectors in a male-to-male arrangement. Each channel supports up to 12 Gbps with a controlled 100-ohm impedance. The high-density interface suits NVMe enclosures, SAN equipment and JBOD arrays where rack space is tight.

Signal integrity

The assembly follows the SAS 2.1 and proposed SAS 3.0 electrical specifications for 6 G and 12 G operation. An on-board EEPROM lets the host identify cable type and length automatically. Improved latch geometry lowers insertion force while raising retention force for a secure fit.

Build integration

The reduced connector footprint leaves extra room on low-profile PCIe cards that can accept four 4x Mini SAS HD ports instead of two legacy Mini SAS ports. The 26-conductor passive design needs no external power and adds no active heat or noise to the chassis.

Not for fiber runs

Buyers who need longer reach than 0.5 m or optical isolation for electrically noisy environments must choose an active optical cable instead. This copper assembly is limited to short intra-rack links and cannot span between racks or rooms.

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand name10Gtek
Product typeMini SAS
Product color1PC
Performance
Rated speed12 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count26
Connector detailsSff-8644 to Sff-8644
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingHigh Speed

Questions about this item

How do I plug the SFF-8644 connectors into my NVMe enclosure and avoid damaging the latch?

Align the male SFF-8644 ends with the Mini SAS HD ports, push straight in until the improved latch clicks, and pull the release tab — not the cable — to unplug.

Will the 100-ohm copper assembly need any periodic re-termination or firmware updates?

No, the passive cable has no active components; the EEPROM signature is read-only and requires no maintenance.

At what point does the 0.5-metre length hit its signal-integrity limit under continuous 12 Gbps traffic?

The 100-ohm impedance and shielding are rated for 12 Gbps per channel at this length; sustained loads stay within spec without added equalisation.

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