SlimSAS SFF-8654 4i to 4 Left Bend SATA 7P Cable

The SlimSAS SFF-8654 4i to 4 Left Bend SATA 7P Cable is a specialized internal breakout cable designed for modern data center and enterprise storage environments where precise cable routing and space optimization are critical. This cable provides an efficient interface conversion, splitting a single SlimSAS (SFF-8654) 4-lane host interface into four independent SATA 7-pin connectors with left-angle orientation. Engineered to support high-speed data transfer protocols, this solution enables reliable connectivity from modern host systems to multiple SATA drives while addressing specific spatial constraints in dense server configurations.

Features

• Left-Angle Connector Design: Features four left-bend SATA connectors specifically engineered for installations requiring opposite-direction cable routing compared to right-bend solutions, providing flexibility in complex server layouts
• Hybrid Interface Compatibility: Bridges the modern SlimSAS SFF-8654 4i interface with legacy SATA 7-pin connectors, ensuring backward compatibility with existing SATA drive infrastructures
• High-Speed Data Transmission: Supports high-speed data transfer protocols including PCIe and SAS, delivering reliable performance for enterprise storage applications
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Utilizes precision-engineered cables with multi-layer shielding to minimize signal degradation, crosstalk, and electromagnetic interference
• Space-Optimized Configuration: The left-bend connector orientation enables efficient cable routing in specific spatial arrangements where right-bend connectors would be unsuitable
• Secure Connection System: Incorporates robust connectors with positive latching mechanisms to ensure stable connections in vibration-prone environments

Specifications

• Product Model: SlimSAS SFF-8654 4i to 4 Left Bend SATA 7P Cable
• Connector A: SlimSAS (SFF-8654) 4i, 38-Position, Male, Straight
• Connector B: 4x SATA, 7-Position, Male, Left Bend
• Connector Gender: Male to Male
• Cable Type: Breakout with Left Bend Orientation
• Cable Length: Standard options: 0.5m, 1.0m (Custom lengths available)
• Data Rate Support: Up to 24 Gbps (SAS-4), 16 GT/s (PCIe 4.0)
• Supported Protocols: SAS 3.0/4.0, SATA III (6.0 Gbps), PCI Express (PCIe) 4.0
• Wire Gauge: 30-32 AWG
• Impedance: 85 ? differential impedance
• Shielding: Individual pair shielding with overall braid and foil shield
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Insertion Loss: Compliant with SAS-4 specifications
• Return Loss: Compliant with SAS-4 specifications
• Durability: Minimum 250 mating cycles

Applications

• Enterprise Storage Systems: Connecting host bus adapters with SlimSAS interfaces to multiple SATA drives in storage arrays where left-bend connector orientation is required for specific rack layouts
• Data Center Deployments: Deploying in data center environments where specific cable routing directions are necessary to avoid obstructions and optimize airflow in dense server configurations
• Server Manufacturing: Used by server OEMs for configurations requiring left-oriented cable management solutions to accommodate specific chassis designs and component placements
• System Integration Projects: Facilitating storage system integrations where left-bend connectors provide the optimal cable routing path and avoid interference with other components
• High-Density Environments: Ideal for 1U/2U servers and blade systems where specific connector orientation is critical for proper clearance and efficient use of limited space
• Retrofit and Upgrade Scenarios: Enabling modernization projects where left-bend connector orientation is necessary to connect new equipment to existing infrastructure with specific spatial constraints