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SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS cable, 26-pin, 6.6ft, black connectors

Vszerda

Vszerda SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS cable 26pin 30AWG 6.6ft 100-Ohm

SKU CH-1Y0K-D2VH4

A 6.6 ft SAS cable with 26-pin SFF-8088 connectors on both ends, 30 AWG twinaxial construction, 100 Ohm impedance, and 6 Gbps per channel for external Mini-SAS links

  • Rated speed6 Gbit/s
  • Connector count26
  • Connector detailsSff-8088 to Sff-8088
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingHigh Speed
  • Product typeSAS
  • 6 Gbps per channel for fast external storage links
  • 26-pin SFF-8088 male connectors on both ends
  • 100-Ohm twinaxial 8-pair design keeps signals clean
  • 6 ft length fits rack-to-rack or server-to-array runs
  • Hot-pluggable SAS cable installs without powering down equipment

External Mini SAS cable for storage links

This Vszerda cable connects two Mini-SAS 26-pin SFF-8088 ports with a 6.6 ft twinaxial assembly. Eight differential pairs carry up to 6 Gbps per channel at a controlled 100-Ohm impedance. The 30 AWG conductors keep the cable flexible for rack and server-to-enclosure runs. Hot-pluggable design allows insertion without powering down the subsystem.

Replaces shorter or lower-grade SAS links

Use this assembly when existing cables limit enclosure placement or when signal integrity drops at 6 Gbps speeds. The 6.6 ft length spans adjacent racks or connects a server to a nearby JBOD without strain. Shielded twinax construction reduces crosstalk that can cause errors on marginal links. It is not suited for internal backplane routing or for protocols outside the SAS family.

Sustained throughput in multi-drive arrays

Under continuous multi-stream workloads the 100-Ohm impedance and low-skew pairs maintain eye opening across all eight lanes. EMI shielding prevents external noise from degrading link margin during prolonged transfers. The male-to-male connectors stay seated under vibration typical of dense storage shelves. No active equalisation is present, so very long runs beyond the specified length are not supported.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameH!Fiber.com
Product typeSAS
Product colorSFF-8088 to SFF-8088
Performance
Rated speed6 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count26
Connector detailsSff-8088 to Sff-8088
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingHigh Speed

Questions about this item

What clearance does the male SFF-8088 connector need behind the port to latch properly?

The male SFF-8088 plug needs enough straight rear clearance for the latch to engage fully without putting strain on the 30AWG twinaxial cable.

Which step is often missed when connecting this SFF-8088 cable to a SAS enclosure?

Push each male SFF-8088 connector in until the metal latch clicks; the connection is not secure until you hear that click on both ends.

When should this 6.6ft SAS cable be replaced to keep 6Gbps signal integrity?

Replace the cable if the 26-pin SFF-8088 connectors show bent pins, the latch tabs are cracked, or the 30AWG twinaxial jacket has sharp kinks that cannot be straightened.

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