External HD Mini SAS SFF-8644 to External Mini SAS SFF-8088 Cable

The External HD Mini SAS SFF-8644 to External Mini SAS SFF-8088 Cable is a high-performance hybrid copper cable designed for enterprise storage systems and data center environments. This cable provides a crucial interface conversion between the modern SFF-8644 (High-Density Mini SAS) external interface and the legacy SFF-8088 (Mini SAS) external interface. Engineered to support high-speed data transfer protocols, this solution enables seamless connectivity between newer host systems equipped with SFF-8644 ports and existing storage infrastructure featuring SFF-8088 interfaces, ensuring reliable performance in demanding storage applications while maintaining backward compatibility with previous SAS generations.

Features

• Hybrid Interface Solution: Bridges the modern SFF-8644 external interface (supporting SAS 3.0) with the legacy SFF-8088 external interface (SAS 2.0/2.1), providing backward compatibility for existing storage infrastructures while utilizing current host interface technology.
• High-Speed Data Support: Supports data transfer speeds up to 6.0 Gbps (SAS 2.1 specification), ensuring efficient performance for enterprise storage applications and guaranteed SAS 2.1 drive performance.
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Utilizes high-quality Belden 8-pair copper wire with SKEWCLEAR technology and precision-matched impedance design (100 Ohm +/- 15%) to minimize signal degradation, crosstalk, and electromagnetic interference (EMI), ensuring stable data transmission.
• Universal Keying and Latching: All connectors feature universal keying and pull-release lanyards for secure connections and easy disengagement, enhancing usability in various configurations.
• Durable External Construction: Designed for external use with robust connectors capable of withstanding rigorous data center environments, featuring zinc alloy shielding shells for enhanced protection.
• Compliance and Certification: Fully compliant with SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 interface specifications, RoHS compliant, and certified through serial-attached SCSI 6.0 Gbps testing before shipment.

Specifications

• Product Model: External HD Mini SAS SFF-8644 to External Mini SAS SFF-8088 Cable
• Connector A: SFF-8644 (4x HD Mini-SAS), Male
• Connector B: SFF-8088 (4x Mini-SAS), Male
• Connector Gender: Male to Male
• Cable Type: External Hybrid Copper Cable
• Cable Length: Available in 0.5m, 1.0m, 2.0m options (Custom lengths available)
• Data Rate Support: Up to 6.0 Gbps (SAS 2.1)
• Supported Protocols: SAS 2.0/2.1/3.0
• Wire Gauge: 30 AWG (SKEWCLEAR 8-pair high-frequency wire)
• Impedance: 100 Ohm +/- 15%
• Shielding: Foil and braid shielding for EMI protection
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Insertion Loss: Maximum 6.0 dB at 4.5 GHz
• Durability: Minimum 250 mating cycles (nominally 500 cycles)
• Maximum Rated Voltage: 30V AC
• Maximum Rated Current: 500 mA AC
• Packaging: Anti-static bag

Applications

• Enterprise Storage Expansion: Connecting modern servers and storage controllers with SFF-8644 interfaces to legacy storage arrays, JBOD enclosures, or tape libraries equipped with SFF-8088 interfaces.
• Data Center Migration Projects: Facilitating phased storage upgrades by enabling new servers with SFF-8644 ports to connect to existing external storage infrastructure during migration periods.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Supporting backup solutions that require connections between modern storage controllers and legacy external backup devices or off-site storage systems.
• System Integration and Retrofitting: Enabling integration of new server platforms with legacy storage systems, extending the life of existing storage investments without requiring complete infrastructure overhaul.
• Test and Development Environments: Providing compatibility testing solutions for storage systems that need to interface between different generations of SAS technology in lab environments.
• High-Availability Storage Configurations: Supporting storage configurations where external storage arrays are connected to multiple servers for high-availability applications and redundancy.