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Short .5m Mini SAS SFF-8088 male-to-female cable with low-profile bracket

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Vszerda Mini SAS SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 26Pin 12Gb/s .5m Low Profile Bracket

SKU CH-DC3V-E1XD8

A 0.5 metre SFF-8088 Mini SAS cable with locking 26-pin connectors, rated for 12 Gb/s data transfer and shock-resistant construction

  • Rated speed12 Gbit/s
  • Connector detailsSff-8088
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Cable shieldingShock-resistant
  • Product typeSFF-8088
  • Product colorSFF-8088 M to SFF-8088 F
  • 12 Gb/s Mini SAS transfer rate for fast data movement
  • SFF-8088 26-pin male-to-female connectors lock securely
  • Four-lane external cable carries four data channels
  • Shock-resistant construction protects signal integrity in transit
  • 5 m length suits compact server and storage layouts

External SAS Link for Server Racks

This .5 metre cable connects a Mini SAS SFF-8088 male port to an SFF-8088 female port at 12Gb/s. It targets administrators extending external storage arrays or RAID controllers inside dense server chassis where a low-profile bracket is required.

Locking Bracket Adds Mechanical Security

The supplied low-profile bracket lets the connector lock into place, preventing accidental disconnection caused by vibration or cable tugging in rack environments. Shock-resistant shielding further protects signal integrity across the four-lane data path.

Four Lanes at 12Gb/s Over Half a Metre

The assembly carries four 12Gb/s lanes, matching the SAS 2.1 specification for external Mini SAS links. It handles typical controller-to-backplane runs but cannot reach between distant racks or serve internal SFF-8087 ports without a separate adapter.

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Price $33.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameChenyang
Model nameCY-SF-083-26PIN
Product typeSFF-8088
Product colorSFF-8088 M to SFF-8088 F
Performance
Rated speed12 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector detailsSff-8088
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Cable shieldingShock-resistant

Questions about this item

How often should the SFF-8088 26-pin connectors be reseated to maintain the 12Gb/s link?

The connectors lock into place and are rated for repeated mating cycles; reseating is only needed if a link error appears or the cable is moved.

What is the practical length limit before signal integrity drops below 12Gb/s on this cable?

At 0.5 metre the cable meets the SAS 2.1 12Gb/s spec; longer runs would require active or optical extensions.

Does the low-profile bracket or the shock-resistant shielding add noticeable heat during all-day transfers?

The assembly is passive with no active components, so it adds no measurable heat or noise during continuous operation.

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