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Blue SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 SAS cable 6.6 ft male connectors

Vszerda

Vszerda SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 SAS cable 6.6 ft

SKU CH-7F08-YX2EK

Connects SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 ports at 6 Gbps over 6.6 ft with twinaxial shielding

  • Rated speed6 Gbit/s
  • Connector detailsScsi
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Cable shieldingData Transfer
  • Product typeMini SAS
  • Product colorSFF-8044 to SFF-8088
  • 6 Gbps per channel speed for fast data transfer
  • SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 connectors link Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS devices
  • 6 ft length suits rack and server deployments
  • SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 compatible for broad hardware support
  • Male-to-male twinaxial cable with 100 Ohm impedance and AWG30 conductors

Connection type

This Vszerda cable bridges an internal SFF-8644 Mini SAS HD port to an external SFF-8088 connector, allowing servers or storage arrays to link with external enclosures. It targets administrators who need a direct-attached storage link without adding a controller card. The male-to-male twinaxial assembly carries eight differential pairs for multi-lane operation.

Upgrade path

The cable supports the SAS 2.1 and 3.0 interface specifications, so it can replace older copper assemblies limited to 3 Gbps per lane. The jump is worth it when the host controller and backplane both negotiate 6.0 Gbps, doubling per-lane throughput for RAID rebuilds or bulk backup jobs. Existing 2.1 deployments gain headroom without rewiring the rack.

Pre-install checklist

Verify that the host side presents an SFF-8644 receptacle and the target enclosure exposes an SFF-8088 port; the connectors are keyed differently and will not mate otherwise. Confirm the 6.6 ft reach suits the rack layout, as the fixed twinaxial construction cannot be extended. Ensure both endpoints are SAS or SATA devices, because the cable carries only those protocols.

How it compares

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Price $29.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHeretom
Product typeMini SAS
Product colorSFF-8044 to SFF-8088
Performance
Rated speed6 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector detailsScsi
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingData Transfer

Questions about this item

What connectors does the 6.6 ft SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 cable use?

It has male SFF-8644 on one end and male SFF-8088 on the other, both Mini SAS interfaces.

When should the cable be replaced in a SAS 2.1 or 3.0 setup?

Replace it if you see link errors, failed hot-plug events, or physical damage to the twinaxial pairs after extended use.

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