Internal HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 4i to 4 Straight SATA 7P with Sideband Cable

The Internal HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 4i to 4 Straight SATA 7P with Sideband Cable is an advanced breakout solution that connects a single HD Mini SAS (SFF-8643) host port to four individual SATA 7-pin devices while incorporating sideband signaling capabilities. This cable enables efficient storage expansion with enhanced functionality for server and storage systems, supporting both standard SATA data transfer and additional sideband communication for advanced drive management features. Its straight connector design ensures reliable connections in standard configurations, making it ideal for internal storage expansions requiring comprehensive drive monitoring and control.

Features  

• High-Density Breakout: Converts one HD Mini SAS port to four SATA ports (with integrated sideband support);  
• Sideband Signaling: Supports SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) for drive activity and status monitoring;  
• High-Speed Performance: Supports SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s data rates, ensuring full bandwidth utilization);  
• Enhanced Management: Enables individual drive status monitoring and enclosure management features;  
• Backward Compatibility: Fully compatible with SATA 2.0 and SATA 1.0 specifications;  
• Superior Signal Integrity: Precision engineering with proper impedance control (minimizes signal degradation);  
• Secure Connection: SATA connectors with positive latching mechanisms (vibration-resistant operation);  
• Durable Construction: High-quality materials ensure reliability through multiple mating cycles.

Specifications  

• Product Model: Internal HD Mini SAS to 4x SATA with Sideband Cable;  
• Host Connector: HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 4i (Male, Straight);  
• Device Connectors: 4x Straight SATA 7-pin (with sideband contacts);  
• Sideband Support: SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Input/Output);  
• Data Rate Support: Up to 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0);  
• Supported Protocols: SATA 3.2/2.0/1.0;  
• Cable Type: Internal shielded cable assembly with sideband wiring;  
• Cable Length: 0.5m, 1.0m (standard options);  
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C;  
• Durability Rating: 5000 mating cycles (SATA connectors);  
• Minimum Bend Radius: 30mm;  
• Voltage Rating: 30V (per contact);  
• Current Rating: 1.5A (per pin).

Applications  

• Enterprise Servers: Ideal for servers requiring drive activity monitoring and status indication;  
• Storage Arrays: Connecting host adapters to SATA drive backplanes with enclosure management capabilities;  
• Data Center Infrastructure: Deploying managed SATA storage solutions with status monitoring;  
• RAID Systems: Supporting array configurations with individual drive status indicators;  
• OEM System Integration: Building customized storage solutions with enhanced management features;  
• Backup Solutions: Implementing managed SATA-based backup storage systems;  
• Test and Development Labs: Prototyping and validating drive monitoring configurations;  
• High-Availability Systems: Supporting storage configurations requiring real-time drive status monitoring.