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Multicoloured SFF-8088 68-pin to SFF-8643 36-pin SAS cable 100cm

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Vszerda SFF-8088 68P to SFF-8643 36P 8X SAS cable 100cm

SKU CH-NT2J-H31QQ

Connects 8X SFF-8088 external ports to 8X SFF-8643 internal controllers with secure locking SAS connectors over 100cm

  • Connector detailsSff-8088 68p to Sff-8643 36p
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingHigh-speed data transfer, secure locking
  • Product typeMini SAS
  • Product colorMulticolored
  • Overall length18
  • Connects 68-pin SFF-8088 to 36-pin SFF-8643 controllers
  • 100 cm length suits rack-to-array runs
  • Secure locking connectors prevent accidental disconnects
  • Premium shielding reduces signal interference in dense racks
  • Durable construction withstands continuous enterprise workloads

SFF-8088 to SFF-8643 8X SAS cable

This 100cm cable connects an SFF-8088 68-pin male port to an SFF-8643 36-pin male port using an 8X SAS interface. It is built for administrators linking external storage arrays to internal controllers in enterprise environments. The multicoloured wiring aids quick identification during installation or maintenance.

Shielded construction with locking connectors

Premium shielding reduces signal interference in dense racks where electromagnetic noise is high. Secure locking connectors prevent accidental disconnection during vibration or cable management tasks. The male-to-male design fits directly into compatible ports without extra adapters or gender changers.

Stable throughput under sustained load

The cable maintains reliable data transfer during continuous, high-traffic operations typical of data-centre workloads. Durable materials resist wear from repeated mating cycles in hot-swap scenarios. It is not suited for deployments requiring longer runs beyond the supplied length or for single-lane SAS configurations.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameST-JY
Model nameSFF8088-8 × 68PM-8643-36PM
Product typeMini SAS
Product colorMulticolored
Ports & slots
Connector detailsSff-8088 68p to Sff-8643 36p
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingHigh-speed data transfer, secure locking

Questions about this item

What is the maximum data-rate limit of the 8X SFF-8643 interface under sustained use?

The cable is fully compliant with the SFF-8643 specification for 8X SAS links, so the electrical limit is defined by that standard rather than the cable itself.

Does the 100 cm length or shielding cause noticeable heat or signal degradation during all-day operation?

Premium shielding and high-quality materials minimise interference and maintain a stable connection even in demanding, high-electromagnetic-noise environments.

Which controller port and external enclosure port must I already have for this Male-to-Male cable to work?

You need an SFF-8088 68-pin female port on the controller side and an SFF-8643 36-pin female port on the external storage side.

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