External HD Mini SAS SFF-8644 to U.2 SFF-8639 with Open Power Cable

The External HD Mini SAS SFF-8644 to U.2 SFF-8639 with Open Power Cable is a high-performance hybrid interface cable designed for enterprise storage systems and data center environments. This cable provides a crucial connection between external SFF-8644 interfaces (typically used for external storage connections) and U.2 SFF-8639 devices (NVMe SSDs), while incorporating an open power delivery design for flexible power integration. Engineered to support high-speed data transfer protocols including PCIe and SAS, this solution enables seamless integration of external storage systems with modern U.2 NVMe SSDs, ensuring reliable performance in demanding storage applications where both high-speed data transmission and flexible power configuration are required.

Features

• Hybrid Interface Solution: Bridges the external SFF-8644 interface with the U.2 SFF-8639 interface, enabling connectivity between external storage systems and high-performance NVMe SSDs, supporting both PCIe and SAS protocols for versatile storage configurations.
• Open Power Design: Incorporates a flexible open power connector design, allowing for customizable power delivery to connected U.2 NVMe SSDs, facilitating integration with various power sources and reducing compatibility issues.
• High-Speed Data Support: Supports data transfer speeds up to 12Gb/s (SAS 3.0) and PCIe Gen 3.0/4.0 (up to 16 GT/s), ensuring efficient performance for enterprise storage applications and high-speed NVMe SSD connectivity.
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Utilizes precision-engineered cables with multi-layer shielding to minimize signal degradation, crosstalk, and electromagnetic interference (EMI), maintaining stable data transmission across the connection.
• Robust External Construction: The SFF-8644 external connector features a metal shell designed for shielded external connections, providing durability and protection in various environments, while the open power design ensures adaptability to different power requirements.
• Secure Connection System: Features positive latching mechanisms on both connectors to ensure stable connections in vibration-prone environments and prevent accidental disconnection.

Specifications

• Product Model: External HD Mini SAS SFF-8644 to U.2 SFF-8639 with Open Power Cable
• Connector A: External Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644), 36-Position, Male
• Connector B: U.2 (SFF-8639), 68-Position, Male with Open Power Connector
• Power Design: Open Power Connector (customizable power integration)
• Connector Gender: Male to Male
• Cable Type: External Hybrid Cable with Open Power
• Cable Length: Standard options: 0.5m, (Custom lengths available)
• Data Rate Support: Up to 12Gb/s (SAS 3.0), 16 GT/s (PCIe 4.0)
• Supported Protocols: SAS 2.0/2.1/3.0, PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0/4.0, NVMe
• Wire Gauge: 30 AWG (data), 24 AWG (power)
• Shielding: Individual pair shielding with overall braid and foil shield
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Insertion Loss: Complies with SAS 3.0 specifications
• Return Loss: Meets SAS 3.0 requirements
• Durability: Minimum 1,000 insertion cycles (external connector)

Applications

• Enterprise Storage Expansion: Connecting external storage systems or JBOD enclosures with SFF-8644 interfaces to U.2 NVMe SSDs, providing high-speed data transfer and flexible power delivery for scalable storage solutions.
• Data Center Infrastructure: Deploying in data centers where external storage devices need to connect to U.2 NVMe SSDs for high-performance storage applications, leveraging the open power design for customized power integration.
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): Supporting HPC clusters and AI training servers that require high-speed connections between external storage systems and NVMe SSDs for processing large datasets.
• NVMe Storage Solutions: Enabling high-speed external connectivity to U.2 NVMe SSDs in all-flash arrays and computational storage systems, where flexible power delivery is essential for optimal performance.
• System Integration and Customization: Facilitating storage system integrations where customizable power delivery and high-speed data transfer are required for tailored storage solutions, particularly in environments with unique power requirements.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Supporting backup solutions that require high-speed connections between external storage systems and U.2 NVMe SSDs for efficient data replication and disaster recovery operations.