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A QSFP+ to SFF-8088 hybrid SAS cable, 1.6m, copper passive, male-to-female connectors

Vszerda

Vszerda QSFP+ SFF-8436 to SFF-8088 SAS Cable 1.6m

SKU CH-N3MA-W7APZ

A 1.6-metre passive copper cable linking a QSFP+ (SFF-8436) port to an SFF-8088 Mini SAS connector for 10 Gbps per channel SAS or SATA storage links

  • Rated speed10 Gbit/s
  • Connector count62
  • Connector detailsQsfp, Sff-8088, Sfp
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Product typeSATA
  • Product colorSFF-8088 to QSFP(SFF8436)
  • Connect at 10 Gbps per channel with SAS 3.0 compliance
  • Link QSFP+ and SFF-8088 ports using 1.6 m passive copper
  • Minimise signal skew through precision pair-to-pair process control
  • Deploy in NetApp DS4243, DS4246 or DS2246 storage enclosures
  • Operate with low power draw thanks to passive AWG30 construction

QSFP+ to SFF-8088 hybrid cable

The Vszerda cable connects a QSFP+ (SFF-8436) port to an SFF-8088 Mini SAS connector. It serves administrators linking switches or HBAs from Cisco, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik and similar open equipment to external SAS enclosures such as NetApp DS4243, DS4246 or DS2246 shelves. The 1.6 m passive copper assembly carries four 10 Gbps channels for direct-attached storage expansion.

Sustained 10 Gbps per channel

Each of the four lanes maintains up to 10 Gbps under continuous load without active equalisation. The 100 Ω impedance and AWG30 conductors limit pair-to-pair skew, preserving signal integrity across the full length during prolonged backup or replication windows. Low power draw avoids additional thermal load in dense racks.

MSA and SAS3.0 compliant build

The assembly meets the QSFP Multi-Source Agreement and SAS3.0 specifications, ensuring mechanical fit and electrical interoperability with compliant ports. Male-to-female gendering on the two connectors simplifies patch-panel routing. Passive copper construction removes firmware compatibility concerns and reduces failure points compared with active optical alternatives.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameH!Fiber.com
Product typeSATA
Product colorSFF-8088 to QSFP(SFF8436)
Performance
Rated speed10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count62
Connector detailsQsfp, Sff-8088, Sfp
Connector genderMale-to-Female

Questions about this item

Does the 1.6 m passive copper cable generate any heat or draw noticeable power during continuous operation?

The cable is fully passive copper with no active electronics, so it produces no heat and consumes no power beyond the negligible resistance of the AWG30 conductors.

What ports must my equipment already provide for this SFF-8436 to SFF-8088 link to function?

You need a QSFP+ (SFF-8436) port on one side and an SFF-8088 Mini SAS port on the other; both connectors are male on the cable, so the host ports must be female receptacles.

Will this cable work with my older NetApp DS4243 or DS4246 shelves that use 6 Gbps SAS?

Yes — the cable is SAS 3.0 compliant and backward-compatible, so it will negotiate down to 6 Gbps on those shelves while maintaining the 100-ohm impedance and low skew.

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