We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Multicoloured SFF-8088 68-pin to SFF-8643 36-pin SAS cable, male-to-male, 200 cm

Vszerda

Vszerda SFF-8088 8X 68P to SFF-8643 8X 36P SAS cable 200CM

SKU CH-NSFS-CK9YM

Connects external 68-pin SFF-8088 controllers to internal 36-pin SFF-8643 ports over a 200 cm SAS cable

  • 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
  • SFF-8088 to SFF-8643 link connects internal controllers to external storage arrays
  • 200CM length suits rack-to-rack or shelf-to-shelf routing in dense server cabinets
  • Secure locking male connectors prevent accidental disconnects during high-traffic operations
  • Premium shielding reduces signal interference for stable SAS data transfer in noisy environments
  • Durable construction withstands continuous use in enterprise data centres and high-performance setups

External SAS Link Cable

This 200 cm cable connects an external SFF-8088 8X 68P port to an internal SFF-8643 8X 36P port using SAS signalling. It is built for administrators wiring external storage arrays to internal RAID controllers in enterprise racks. Both ends use male connectors with secure locking mechanisms. The multicoloured jacket helps identify the link in dense cable runs.

Verify Port Types and Clearance

Confirm that your external enclosure presents an SFF-8088 68-pin receptacle and your controller card offers an SFF-8643 36-pin receptacle before ordering. Ensure the 200 cm length reaches between the mounted devices without tension. Check that adjacent connectors or chassis walls leave enough room for the locking tabs to engage fully.

Rack Integration and Signal Integrity

The shielded construction reduces electromagnetic interference in crowded server cabinets, preserving data integrity on high-speed SAS lanes. Locking connectors resist vibration-induced disconnects during drive swaps or chassis maintenance. This link frees internal drive bays by moving bulk storage to external enclosures while keeping controller cards inside the server.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in SAS, SCSI, InfiniBand & MCIO Cables, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $50.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,224 comparable items (median $26.99).

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

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

Does the 200 cm cable include both the SFF-8088 68-pin and SFF-8643 36-pin connectors, or must I buy them separately?

The cable ships with both male connectors already attached — SFF-8088 68-pin on one end and SFF-8643 36-pin on the other — so nothing extra is required.

The listing mentions 8X 68P and 8X 36P; which version should I choose for a standard external SAS enclosure?

Both ends are 8-lane (8X) by design; the 68-pin SFF-8088 side plugs into the external port while the 36-pin SFF-8643 side connects to the internal controller.

What does the 200 cm length mean for signal quality when the cable runs between a rack controller and an external JBOD?

At 200 cm the shielded, locking Mini SAS assembly meets SFF-8088 and SFF-8643 specifications, keeping signal loss low in typical rack-to-JBOD deployments.

More in SAS, SCSI, InfiniBand & MCIO Cables

Similar items