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Vszerda Mini SAS adapter with two SFF-8088 and two SFF-8087 ports plus PCI bracket

Vszerda

Vszerda Mini SAS SFF-8088 to SFF-8087 Adapter with Bracket

SKU CH-KARH-TAQGZ

Connects two external SFF-8088 ports to two internal SFF-8087 ports at up to 6Gb/s, with low-profile and standard brackets included

  • Connect external storage with 26-pin SFF-8088 host connectors
  • Link internal drives via 36-pin SFF-8087 device connectors
  • Achieve 6Gb/s Mini SAS data transfer rate
  • Use with SATA or SAS octopus and Mini SAS cables
  • Mount in low-profile or standard PCI slots

External SAS Connectivity

The Vszerda Mini SAS adapter bridges external SFF-8088 host ports to internal SFF-8087 device connectors. It provides two 26-pin external ports and two 36-pin internal ports on a single bracket. The assembly fits standard or low-profile PCI slots for flexible server installation.

6Gb/s Interface Limit

Data throughput is capped at 6Gb/s per lane by the Mini SAS electrical specification. This ceiling applies to every attached SAS or SATA device regardless of its own rated speed. The adapter adds no protocol conversion, so the host controller dictates final performance.

Replaces Direct Cabling

The bracket-mounted design replaces loose cable runs between external enclosures and internal backplanes. It secures both connector types to the chassis, reducing strain on PCB headers. The jump is worthwhile when rack vibration or frequent re-cabling risks damaging unsecured Mini SAS links.

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Price $30.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Which bracket should I choose, low-profile or standard?

The adapter includes both a low-profile bracket and a standard full-height bracket; fit the one that matches your server chassis slot height.

What does the 6Gb/s rate mean for my drives?

It caps each Mini SAS lane at 6Gb/s, so attached SAS or SATA drives cannot exceed that throughput regardless of their own rated speed.

How do the SFF-8088 and SFF-8087 connectors differ in practice?

The external SFF-8088 uses 26 pins for host cables, while the internal SFF-8087 uses 36 pins to connect SAS or SATA octopus cables and internal Mini SAS cables.

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