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Black Mini SAS SFF-8643 to four SATA 7-pin cable 100cm

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Vszerda Mini SAS SFF-8643 to 4 SATA 7Pin Cable 1.0M

SKU CH-PJ2Y-1GHP8

Connects four SATA drives to a Mini SAS HD SFF-8643 controller at 6 Gb/s over a 100 cm cable

  • Rated speed6 Gbit/s
  • Connector count112
  • Connector detailsSff-8643
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Cable shielding1-to-4
  • Product typeMini-SAS
  • Connects four SATA drives to one Mini SAS HD SFF-8643 controller
  • Supports 6 Gb/s data transfer per SAS 2.1 specification
  • 100 cm length fits standard server chassis
  • HD Mini-SAS connectors ready for future SAS 3.0 adoption
  • Male-to-female terminal gender ensures direct host-to-drive connection

Connect four SATA drives to one SFF-8643 port

This cable links a single Mini SAS HD SFF-8643 host connector to four SATA 7-pin device connectors. It lets servers or RAID controllers attach up to four SATA hard disks through one high-density port. The one-metre length suits typical internal chassis routing. Builders needing more than four drives per controller cannot use this cable.

Signal integrity at 6 Gb/s over copper

The assembly meets the SAS 2.1 specification for 6 Gb/s data rates and uses the HD Mini-SAS connector family that will carry forward to SAS 3.0. Shielded copper conductors keep crosstalk low inside a crowded drive bay. No active electronics are present, so the link draws no extra power and adds no audible noise. Thermal load is limited to passive conductor resistance.

Ready for RAID arrays without extra parts

The 1-to-4 breakout replaces four separate cables, reducing clutter and connection points in a RAID enclosure. Straight SATA 7-pin plugs fit standard drive backplanes directly. No driver, firmware or configuration utility is bundled; the cable is transparent to the operating system. Users requiring right-angle SATA plugs or locking latches must source a different cable.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameChenyang
Product typeMini-SAS
Product colorBlack SFF-8643 to 4SATA 100 cm
Performance
Rated speed6 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count112
Connector detailsSff-8643
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Cable shielding1-to-4

Questions about this item

How do I plug the SFF-8643 end into the controller and avoid the upside-down mistake?

The SFF-8643 connector is keyed; align the notch with the controller port before pressing it in. The four SATA 7-pin plugs then attach to each drive with a straight push until the latch clicks.

What part of this cable wears out first and needs replacing?

The SATA 7-pin latch clips can fatigue after repeated drive swaps; if a clip no longer holds, replace the whole 1-to-4 assembly.

At what throughput does the link saturate during long RAID rebuilds?

The cable is rated for 6 Gb/s per lane, so sustained transfers will hit that ceiling before the copper length becomes a factor.

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