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Multicoloured Mini SAS cable SFF-8088 68-pin male to two SFF-8087 36-pin male connectors 50CM

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Vszerda Mini SAS SFF-8088 8X 68P Male to 2X SFF-8087 36P Male Cable 50CM

SKU CH-HZXC-5MXFW

Connects a Mini SAS 8X 68-pin controller to two 36-pin SAS targets with advanced shielding for reliable enterprise data transfer

  • Connector detailsSff-8088 to Sff-8087
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingAdvanced shielding, high-speed connectivity, and robust conn
  • Product typeMini SAS
  • Product colorMulticolored
  • Overall length18
  • Connects SAS controllers to storage arrays with 68-pin to dual 36-pin layout
  • Advanced shielding cuts electromagnetic interference for clean signal integrity
  • Secure locking connectors prevent accidental disconnects during heavy workloads
  • Durable build withstands continuous data-centre use over time
  • 50 cm length suits compact high-density server racks

Enterprise Storage Cable

This Mini SAS cable links an SFF-8088 8X 68P male port to two SFF-8087 36P male ports for direct controller-to-array connections. It is built for administrators deploying high-density RAID or JBOD enclosures in rackmount servers. Buyers needing internal-only SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 links or external SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 runs cannot use this adapter.

Signal Integrity

Advanced shielding suppresses electromagnetic interference across the 50CM run to preserve data integrity in noisy server rooms. The passive copper construction draws no auxiliary power and adds no active components that could generate heat or acoustic noise. Installers requiring active optical extension for longer cabinet spans will need a different solution.

Connector Security

Robust male connectors on all three ends resist accidental unplugging during vibration or chassis maintenance. The Y-split design consolidates two 36-pin internal lanes into a single 68-pin external port, saving bulkhead space in compact 1U or 2U chassis. Teams planning four-lane or eight-lane wide-port aggregates must verify controller port counts before ordering.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameST-JY
Model nameSFF-8088-8 × 68PM-2 × 87-36PM
Product typeMini SAS
Product colorMulticolored
Ports & slots
Connector detailsSff-8088 to Sff-8087
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingAdvanced shielding, high-speed connectivity, and robust connector design for uninterrupted data transfer and reliable operation in enterprise environments

Questions about this item

How do I connect the SFF-8088 68-pin male end to a RAID controller without damaging the latch?

Align the keyed SFF-8088 68-pin male connector with the controller port, push straight in until the metal latch clicks, and never force it at an angle — the latch releases only when you squeeze the release tab while pulling straight out.

Will the shielding on this 50 cm Mini SAS cable degrade and need replacement?

The advanced shielding is built into the cable jacket and connectors; it does not wear out under normal enterprise use, so no periodic shielding replacement is required — only inspect connectors for physical damage during routine server maintenance.

At what cable length does signal loss become the first limit for this SFF-8088 to dual SFF-8087 assembly?

This assembly is 50 cm total; the Mini SAS standard supports longer runs, so at this length signal loss is not the limiting factor — the first limit under sustained use is typically the controller or backplane throughput ceiling.

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