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Black Mini-SAS cable with SFF-8087 and SFF-8643 connectors, 50 cm length

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Vszerda Mini SAS SFF-8087 to SFF-8643 Cable 50cm

SKU CH-7972-R9B9W

Internal Mini SAS cable links an SFF-8643 controller to an SFF-8087 backplane at 6 Gb/s over 50 cm

  • Rated speed6 Gbit/s
  • Connector count32
  • Connector detailsSff-8643
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingHi Speed
  • Product typeMini-SAS
  • Connects SAS/SATA adapter to backplane via SFF-8643 to SFF-8087
  • Supports 6 Gb/s SAS 2.1 specification with high-density connectors
  • 50 cm length fits compact server chassis
  • Male-to-male 32-pin configuration for direct internal cabling
  • HD Mini-SAS connectors compatible with future SAS 3.0 12 Gb/s speeds

Internal Mini SAS Cable

This 50 cm cable links a Mini SAS HD SFF-8643 port on a RAID controller to a standard Mini SAS SFF-8087 backplane. It serves builders wiring internal storage in servers or workstations that mix connector generations. The male-to-male design carries four lanes at 6 Gb/s per lane. It is not for external enclosures or direct drive attachment without a backplane.

Capacity and Headroom

The assembly supports the SAS 2.1 specification at 6 Gb/s across its 32 conductors. The SFF-8643 connector is defined for the future SAS 3.0 standard at 12 Gb/s, so the physical interface will not need replacement when faster controllers arrive. Cable length is fixed at 50 cm, limiting reach in larger chassis. It does not add RAID functions or convert protocols.

Thermals Noise and Power

Passive copper construction draws no power and produces no acoustic noise. Heat generation is negligible under normal signalling loads. Shielding is rated for high-speed operation to maintain signal integrity. No active cooling or external power is required. The cable adds no thermal load to the system.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameChenyang
Model nameSF-070-0.5M
Product typeMini-SAS
Product colorBlack SFF-8643 to SFF-8087
Performance
Rated speed6 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count32
Connector detailsSff-8643
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingHi Speed

Questions about this item

Will the SFF-8643 end plug into my LSI 9207-8i controller alongside an older SFF-8087 backplane?

Yes, the SFF-8643 connector fits the LSI 9207-8i and the SFF-8087 end connects to your existing backplane, supporting 6Gb/s SAS 2.1 operation.

How can I confirm the 6Gb/s link is active after installing the 50cm cable?

Check the controller BIOS or OS utility for a negotiated 6Gb/s speed on each attached drive; the SAS 2.1-compliant SFF-8643 connector should report the full rate.

Does the box include any brackets or adapters for the 32-pin SFF-8643 to SFF-8087 cable, or must I buy them separately?

Only the 50cm male-to-male Mini-SAS cable is supplied; no mounting brackets or extra adapters are included.

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