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SlimSAS SFF-8654 straight connector to eight latching SATA plugs, 50cm PVC cable

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Vszerda SlimSAS 8i SFF-8654 to 8X Latching SATA Cable 50cm

SKU CH-8475-KTC7P

Connects a SlimSAS 8i SFF-8654 port to eight latching SATA drives using a 50 cm, 28 AWG PVC cable

  • Rated speed1 Gbit/s
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Conductor typePVC
  • Overall length1.6 ft (0.49 m)
  • Key featuresCompact
  • Connect up to eight SATA drives with one SlimSAS 8654 port
  • 28AWG copper conductors ensure reliable data transfer
  • Latching SATA connectors lock securely to each drive
  • 50cm length fits tidy server and storage builds
  • Low-profile SlimSAS design saves space in dense chassis

SlimSAS 8i SFF-8654 to 8X SATA Cable

This 50 cm cable connects a single SlimSAS 8i SFF-8654 port to eight latching SATA connectors. It is built for servers and storage systems that need to break out one high-density link into multiple drive connections. The low-profile plug saves space in dense chassis while the latch secures the link against vibration. It suits administrators adding internal drive bays to a backplane or HBA.

Suits builders wiring eight SATA drives from one

The male-to-male design links a controller or backplane directly to SATA hard drives or SSDs. It is not for users who need an eSATA bracket for external enclosures or who require a straight-through SATA-to-SATA lead. The 1.6 foot length only reaches devices inside the same chassis, so rack-to-rack runs need a different cable.

28AWG copper conductors with PVC jacket

The cable uses 28 AWG copper wires wrapped in a polyvinyl chloride sheath for flexibility and durability. This construction supports the stated 1 Gbps data rate per lane with minimal signal loss across the 50 cm run. The eight separate SATA ends each carry a standard 7-pin signal connection to the attached drives.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMicro SATA Cables
Performance
Rated speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Overall length1.6 ft (0.49 m)
Conductor typePVC

Questions about this item

How do I connect the SFF-8654 SlimSAS end to my backplane without damaging the latch?

Align the straight SlimSAS 8i connector with the port, press evenly until the latch clicks, then pull gently to confirm it is seated; forcing the latch sideways can bend the internal pins.

Will the PVC jacket or 28AWG conductors degrade and need replacement under normal server use?

The PVC jacket resists abrasion and the 28AWG copper conductors are rated for continuous operation; replacement is only needed if the cable is kinked, cut or the latch mechanism breaks.

At what point does the 1 Gbps per lane limit become a bottleneck during sustained multi-drive transfers?

Each of the eight SATA lanes is capped at 1 Gbps, so aggregate throughput saturates when combined drive traffic exceeds that per-lane ceiling, showing up as queue depth growth on the host controller.

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