Internal HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 4i to 4 SFF-8482 with 4-Pin Power Cable

The Internal HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 4i to 4 SFF-8482 with 4-Pin Power Cable is a high-density breakout solution designed to connect a single HD Mini SAS (SFF-8643) host port to four individual SFF-8482 SAS/SATA devices while integrating power delivery through a dedicated 4-pin power connector. This all-in-one cable simplifies storage expansions in servers and storage systems by combining data and power transmission into a single assembly, reducing cable clutter and optimizing space utilization in high-density environments. It supports high-speed data transfer rates and ensures reliable performance for both SAS and SATA protocols, making it ideal for data centers, enterprise servers, and storage applications requiring efficient power management and streamlined connectivity.  

Features  

• High-Density Breakout: Converts one HD Mini SAS port to four SFF-8482 ports (maximizing storage connectivity in limited spaces);  
• Integrated Power Delivery: Includes a 4-pin power connector (eliminating the need for separate power cables and simplifying installations);  
• High-Speed Performance: Supports SAS-3 12Gb/s and SATA 6Gb/s data rates (ensuring full bandwidth utilization for connected devices);  
• Dual Protocol Compatibility: Works with SAS and SATA protocols (offering flexibility for mixed storage environments);  
• Superior Signal Integrity: Precision engineering with 100? impedance matching and shielding (minimizes signal degradation and crosstalk);  
• Secure Connection: Robust connectors with latching mechanisms (vibration-resistant operation);  
• Space-Optimized Design: Streamlined layout reduces clutter in 1U/2U server configurations;  
• Durable Construction: High-quality materials ensure reliability through 5,000 mating cycles.  

Specifications  

• Product Model: Internal HD Mini SAS to 4x SFF-8482 with 4-Pin Power Cable;  
• Host Connector: HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 4i (Male, Straight);  
• Device Connectors: 4x SFF-8482 SAS 29-pin (with integrated power contacts);  
• Power Connector: 4-pin peripheral power (conforms to SATA power specifications);  
• Data Rate Support: Up to 12Gb/s (SAS-3), 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0);  
• Supported Protocols: SAS-3/2/1, SATA 3.2/2.0/1.0;  
• Impedance: 100? ±10%;  
• Shielding: Individual pair shielding with overall braided protection (minimizes EMI/RFI interference);  
• Cable Length: 0.5m,  1.0m (standard options);  
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C;  
• Durability Rating: 5,000 mating cycles (SFF-8482 connectors);  
• Voltage Rating: 30V (per contact);  
• Current Rating: 1.5A (per pin).  

Applications  

• Server Storage Expansion: Adding multiple SAS/SATA drives to servers with HD Mini SAS ports;  
• Storage Arrays: Connecting host adapters to SAS drive backplanes in compact storage systems;  
• Data Center Infrastructure: Deploying high-density storage solutions with integrated power delivery;  
• OEM System Integration: Building customized storage solutions with streamlined cabling;  
• Backup Solutions: Implementing cost-effective SAS/SATA-based backup systems with reduced cable clutter;  
• Test and Development Labs: Prototyping and validating multi-drive configurations with unified power and data;  
• Hardware Upgrades: Modernizing existing systems with additional storage capacity and simplified cable management;  
• Cloud Storage: Supporting large-scale storage deployments requiring efficient space utilization in hyperscale environments.