External Mini SAS SFF-8088 26P Female to 4 Straight SATA 7P Cable

The External Mini SAS SFF-8088 26P Female to 4 Straight SATA 7P Cable is a specialized adapter cable designed for enterprise storage environments requiring flexible connectivity configurations. This cable features a female External Mini SAS SFF-8088 connector that accepts standard male Mini SAS cables, converting the interface into four independent straight SATA 7-pin connectors. Engineered for external applications, this solution provides reliable high-speed data transmission while maintaining excellent signal integrity. The female host connector enables extended reach and flexible positioning in complex storage setups, making it ideal for data center infrastructure, storage expansions, and systems where adapter functionality is required between SAS hosts and SATA devices.

Features

• Adapter-Ready Design: Female Mini SAS connector enables flexible cable extensions and adapter functionality
• High-Density Breakout: Converts one Mini SAS SFF-8088 female port to four individual SATA 7-pin ports
• High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports data rates up to 6 Gbps per port (SAS 2.0, SATA 3.0)
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Precision engineering with optimized impedance matching and reduced crosstalk
• Secure External Connection: Screw-down locking mechanism ensures vibration-resistant mating
• Extended Connectivity: Female SAS port allows for additional cable extensions and flexible system design
• Flexible Protocol Support: Compatible with SAS 2.0 and SATA 3.0 protocols
• Robust Construction: External-grade cable with comprehensive EMI/RFI protection

Specifications

• Product Model: External Mini SAS Female to 4x SATA Cable
• Host Connector: External Mini SAS SFF-8088, 26-Position, Female, with Locking Screws
• Device Connectors: 4x SATA 7-pin, Male, Straight
• Data Rate Support: Up to 6 Gbps per port (SAS 2.0, SATA 3.0)
• Supported Protocols: SAS 2.0/1.0, SATA 3.0
• Cable Type: External Grade, Round Cable
• Wire Gauge: 30 AWG
• Impedance: 100? ±10%
• Shielding: Individual pair shielding with overall braid protection
• Cable Length: 0.5m
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +60°C
• Durability Rating: 3,000 mating cycles (SAS), 5,000 mating cycles (SATA)
• Minimum Bend Radius: 50mm

Applications

• Storage System Extensions: Ideal for extending existing SAS connections to multiple SATA devices
• Data Center Infrastructure: Suitable for complex storage setups requiring female adapter connections
• Server Upgrade Projects: Enabling integration of legacy SAS systems with new SATA storage devices
• Test and Development Environments: Useful for laboratory setups requiring flexible cable configurations
• Backup Systems: Perfect for connecting backup servers to external SATA storage arrays
• OEM Solutions: Designed for system integrators needing female SAS port connectivity
• Disaster Recovery Setup: Facilitating data replication between systems with different interface requirements
• Broadcast and Media Systems: Ideal for video storage systems requiring extended cable reach and adapter functionality