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SlimSAS 8i SFF-8654 to dual SFF-8643 cable, 1 metre, compact blue jacket

Vszerda

Vszerda SlimSAS 8i SFF-8654 to 2x SFF-8643 12 Gbps 1M

SKU CH-G8VG-6F6M6

Connects storage devices via SlimSAS 8i SFF-8654 to dual Mini SAS SFF-8643 at 12 Gbps, supporting SAS, SATA and NVMe protocols

  • Rated speed12 Gbit/s
  • Connector count36
  • Connector detailsMini Sas
  • Connector genderFemale-to-Female
  • Cable shieldingCompact
  • Product typeSlimSAS 8i
  • Slim 8i design fits tight chassis spaces
  • 12 Gbps per lane across eight lanes
  • 24 AWG copper with drain wire reduces EMI
  • Tri-mode SAS, SATA, NVMe support in one cable
  • 1 metre length with SFF-8654 to dual SFF-8643 connectors

SlimSAS 8i cable for dense storage chassis

The Vszerda SlimSAS 8i SFF-8654 cable connects storage drives to a host system in space-constrained chassis environments. Its compact design uses 24 AWG stranded copper with a drain wire for EMI/RFI protection. The cable supports tri-mode SAS, SATA and NVMe protocols across eight lanes. It is built to comply with SAS 4x cable requirements for reliable operation.

12 Gbps per lane with eight lanes of bandwidth

Each of the eight lanes delivers up to 12 Gbps, providing headroom for high-throughput SSD arrays. The 1 metre length suits typical intra-chassis routing between backplanes and controllers. Runs longer than 15 metres are not covered by this product line. Bandwidth scales with the slowest connected device, so legacy SATA drives will not saturate the link.

SFF-8654 to dual SFF-8643 connector pinout

This assembly terminates in one SFF-8654 connector and two SFF-8643 Mini SAS connectors, all female-to-female. The 36-contact interface maps directly to the dual 8643 ports without active conversion. Buyers needing a single 8643 endpoint or an 8644-to-8643 breakout should select a different cable.

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Price $43.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMicro SATA Cables
Product typeSlimSAS 8i
Performance
Rated speed12 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count36
Connector detailsMini Sas
Connector genderFemale-to-Female
Size & build
Cable shieldingCompact

Questions about this item

Will the SFF-8654 end plug into my existing SFF-8643 backplane without an adapter?

No, the SFF-8654 connector is physically different from SFF-8643; this cable bridges the two standards with an SFF-8654 plug on one side and two SFF-8643 receptacles on the other.

How can I verify the 12 Gbps link is active after connecting the cable?

Check the host controller BIOS or OS utility; it should report a negotiated 12 Gbps link on each of the eight lanes for SAS, SATA or NVMe drives.

Does the 1 metre package include any drive trays, brackets or mounting screws?

Only the cable assembly is supplied — two SFF-8643 connectors on one end, one SFF-8654 on the other, with 24 AWG copper and drain wire; no trays or screws are included.

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