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SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 Mini SAS HD cable 1.5m 26-pin male connectors

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Vszerda SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 Mini SAS HD Cable 1.5m 6Gbps 26Pin

SKU CH-3WQV-2S6XA

Connects SFF-8644 and SFF-8088 Mini SAS HD devices at 6.0 Gbps over 1.5 metres

  • Rated speed6 Gbit/s
  • Connector count26
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingData Transfer
  • Product typeSAS Optical
  • Product color1PC
  • Connect RAID and server gear with SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 ends
  • 5 metre reach fits standard rack spacing
  • 0 Gbps per lane meets SAS 2.1 and 3.0 specs
  • 100 Ohm impedance with AWG30 twinax keeps signals clean
  • Pre-shipment SAS 6.0 Gbps certification verifies link quality

SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 Mini SAS HD Cable

This 1.5 metre cable connects a Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 port to an external SFF-8088 port using a 26-pin male-to-male design. It is built for servers, RAID controllers and data-centre storage links that require a 6.0 Gbps SAS connection. The 100-Ohm twinaxial construction suits short-range rack-to-rack or rack-to-enclosure cabling. Buyers needing longer runs or fibre-based links should look elsewhere.

Sustained load behaviour

The AWG30 8-pair twinaxial wire is specified for low skew and 100-Ohm impedance to maintain signal integrity at 6.0 Gbps per lane across the full length. The assembly is tested to SAS 2.1 and 3.0 specifications before shipment, so sustained throughput matches the certified lane rate without degradation. No active equalisation or optical conversion is present, so distance remains limited to the supplied 1.5 metres.

Pre-order checklist

Verify that your controller or backplane presents an SFF-8644 Mini SAS HD interface and that the target enclosure or JBOD uses an SFF-8088 external port. Confirm the 1.5 metre reach fits your rack layout including cable management slack. Ensure the 26-pin male connectors match the keying on both devices, as pin-count or keying mismatches will prevent mating.

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Specifications

Product
Brand name10Gtek
Product typeSAS Optical
Product color1PC
Performance
Rated speed6 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count26
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingData Transfer

Questions about this item

Does the 1.5 m cable generate noticeable heat or draw extra power during continuous 6.0 Gbps SAS transfers?

The passive twinaxial assembly has no active components, so it produces no measurable heat and adds no power draw beyond the transceivers at each end.

Which ports must my existing hardware provide for this SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 link to work?

One side needs an SFF-8644 (Mini SAS HD) receptacle and the other an SFF-8088 (Mini SAS) receptacle, both wired for 26-pin SAS 2.1/3.0 operation.

Will the 100-Ohm impedance and SAS 2.1 certification let me keep using older 3.0 Gbps SAS drives on the same controller?

Yes, the cable meets SAS 2.1 and 3.0 specs, so it negotiates down to 3.0 Gbps per lane automatically when connected to legacy drives.

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