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Vszerda SFF-8643 to SFF-8643 12G Internal Mini SAS HD Cable 1m

SKU CH-ETS9-BSCKQ

Connects SAS 3.0 devices at 12 Gb/s with SFF-8643 male-to-male ends, includes sideband signaling for enclosure management, and fits dense server chassis in a 1 m length

  • Rated speed12 Gbit/s
  • Connector count32
  • Connector detailsSff-8643 to Sff-8643
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingData Transfer
  • Product typeInternal Mini SAS HD Cable
  • 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 speed for fast data transfer
  • Sideband signalling enables enclosure management and expander zoning
  • Compact SFF-8643 connectors fit high-density server backplanes
  • Male-to-male 1 m length suits internal chassis routing
  • Supports SAS 2.1 and 3.0 plus SATA compatibility

SFF-8643 Internal Mini SAS HD Cable

The Vszerda SFF-8643 to SFF-8643 cable is a 1 metre internal Mini SAS HD assembly rated for 12 Gb/s data transfer. It carries 32 conductors in a male-to-male configuration and includes sideband signaling for enclosure management and expander zoning. The compact design suits high-density server and storage chassis where PCB space is limited. It connects NVMe backplanes, RAID controllers or SAS expanders with matching SFF-8643 ports.

Suits builds with SFF-8643 ports.

This cable fits systems that expose SFF-8643 Mini SAS HD interfaces on both ends. It will not work with equipment that uses different internal connector types, so builders whose backplanes or controller cards require another interface must select a different assembly. The 100-ohm impedance and sideband support address advanced SAS features, but only when the host and device both present SFF-8643 sockets.

12 Gb/s speed rating decides fit

The single specification that determines whether this is the correct part is the 12 Gb/s signalling rate. If the controller, expander or backplane operates at 6 Gb/s the cable will still function, but a 12 Gb/s link is required to utilise the full bandwidth of SAS 3.0 devices. Verify that both endpoints support 12 Gb/s before purchasing.

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Specifications

Product
Brand name10Gtek
Product typeInternal Mini SAS HD Cable
Product color1PC
Performance
Rated speed12 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count32
Connector detailsSff-8643 to Sff-8643
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingData Transfer

Questions about this item

What connector must my RAID card or NVMe backplane have for this cable to plug in?

Both ends use SFF-8643 Mini SAS HD male connectors, so your controller and backplane each need a matching SFF-8643 port.

Will this 12 Gbit/s cable work with my existing 6 Gbit/s SAS 2.1 drives and expanders?

Yes, the cable meets the SAS 3.0 12 Gbit/s spec and is backward compatible with SAS 2.1 6 Gbit/s devices.

How can I verify the sideband signalling is active after I connect the cable?

Check your RAID controller or enclosure management software for SES/expander zoning status; sideband traffic appears there when the link is up.

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