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Short grey cable with SFF-8088 and SFF-8644 connectors

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Vszerda SFF-8088 to SFF-8644 SAS cable 0.5M

SKU CH-A3PC-Y7TFS

A 0.5 metre SAS cable links an SFF-8088 host port to an SFF-8644 high-density target with shock-resistant shielding

  • Rated speed3 Gbit/s
  • Connector count32
  • Connector detailsSff-8088
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Cable shieldingShock-resistant
  • Product typeSFF-8644
  • SFF-8644 HD connector enables 6Gb/s SAS links
  • SFF-8088 end connects to legacy Mini SAS controllers
  • 5 metre length suits tight server chassis
  • Shock-resistant shielding protects signal integrity during handling
  • 32-pin male-to-female design fits listed LSI and Adaptec RAID cards

Cable purpose and audience

This 0.5 metre external cable connects a Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 port to a standard Mini SAS SFF-8088 port. It suits administrators wiring external JBOD enclosures or tape libraries to RAID controllers that present the SFF-8644 interface. The short length keeps latency low inside a single rack.

Who should consider alternatives

Builds that need internal backplane connections rather than external links cannot use this cable. Installations requiring longer runs between racks need a different length. Systems limited to 3 Gb/s SAS endpoints will not benefit from the 6 Gb/s rated shield.

Deciding specification

The cable carries a 6 Gb/s SAS-2.1 rating across the SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 interface, so the controller and enclosure must both support that signalling rate for full performance.

How it compares

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Price $20.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameChenyang
Model nameCY-SF-067-0.5M
Product typeSFF-8644
Product colorSFF-8088 to SFF-8644
Performance
Rated speed3 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count32
Connector detailsSff-8088
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Cable shieldingShock-resistant

Questions about this item

What clearance does the 0.5 m SFF-8088 to SFF-8644 cable need to route cleanly?

The half-metre length and shock-resistant jacket suit tight server bays; allow a gentle bend radius so the 32-pin connectors seat without strain.

Which side plugs into the controller and which into the backplane, and what is the common mistake?

The male SFF-8088 end goes to the external controller port, the female SFF-8644 end to the backplane; reversing them leaves the latch tabs inaccessible.

When should the cable be inspected or replaced in a RAID array?

Check the latch tabs and jacket after any chassis service; replace if the 6 Gb/s link drops or the shock-resistant sleeve shows cuts.

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