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Multicoloured Mini SAS cable, SFF-8088 68-pin to SFF-8643 36-pin male connectors, 50 cm

Vszerda

Vszerda Mini SAS SFF-8088 68P to SFF-8643 36P Male Cable 50CM

SKU CH-JAPP-7SX7H

Connects an SFF-8088 68-pin controller to an SFF-8643 36-pin device with secure locking connectors for reliable SAS data transfer

  • Connector detailsSff-8088 68p to Sff-8643 36p
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingHigh-speed data transfer, secure locking
  • Product typeMini SAS
  • Product colorMulticolored
  • Overall length18
  • Connects SFF-8088 68P controllers to SFF-8643 36P storage with secure locking
  • 50 cm length fits dense server racks and external array layouts
  • Premium shielding reduces signal interference for stable high-speed SAS transfers
  • Male-to-male connectors lock firmly preventing accidental disconnects during critical operations
  • Durable construction withstands continuous use in enterprise data-center environments

Connection Interface

This Vszerda cable bridges an SFF-8088 68-pin external port to an SFF-8643 36-pin internal connector. It serves administrators linking external SAS storage arrays to internal RAID controllers or HBAs in server and workstation builds. The 50-centimetre length suits compact chassis routing between backplanes and add-in cards.

Pin Count and Standard Compliance

The assembly mates a 68-pin Mini SAS HD plug with a 36-pin Mini SAS HD plug, both male, and is fully compliant with the SFF-8088 and SFF-8643 specifications. This pin-out match is the single determinant of whether the cable fits your controller-to-enclosure link.

Build Integration

Shielded construction and locking connectors resist signal interference and accidental unplugging in dense rack environments. The cable connects an external SAS port on a chassis or JBOD to an internal controller, freeing internal drive bays for direct-attached devices while extending the storage fabric outward.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameST-JY
Model nameSFF8088-8 × 68PM-8643-36PM
Product typeMini SAS
Product colorMulticolored
Ports & slots
Connector detailsSff-8088 68p to Sff-8643 36p
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingHigh-speed data transfer, secure locking

Questions about this item

What does the 8X SFF-8088 connector actually deliver when installed in a server?

It provides eight SAS lanes that carry traffic between an internal controller and an external enclosure, with each lane running at the speed negotiated by the attached devices.

Which SAS standard governs the SFF-8643 end, and what does that limit in practice?

The SFF-8643 interface follows the Mini SAS HD specification, so the link width and signalling rate are capped at whatever the controller and backplane negotiate.

What clearance is needed to route the 50 cm cable in a rack?

The half-metre length suits short runs between adjacent chassis, and the locking male connectors need enough depth to engage fully without strain.

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