Fully Enclosed SlimSAS SFF-8654 8i to 8 Straight SATA 7P Cable

The Fully Enclosed SlimSAS SFF-8654 8i to 8 Straight SATA 7P Cable is a high-density breakout solution designed for connecting modern SAS controllers or HBAs to multiple SATA drives. This cable efficiently converts a single SlimSAS 8i (SFF-8654) host interface into eight independent SATA 7-pin channels, providing a direct and reliable connection for SATA-based storage expansion. The key feature of this cable is its fully enclosed, shielded connector system on the SATA side, which offers superior protection against physical damage, dust, and electromagnetic interference (EMI), ensuring data integrity in demanding environments. This robust design is ideal for high-density server and storage applications where maximizing drive connectivity and maintaining signal quality are critical.

Features

• High-Density Breakout Design: Converts one SlimSAS 8i host port into eight individual SATA 7-pin interfaces.
• Fully Enclosed SATA Connectors: Features shielded, durable connectors for enhanced physical protection and improved EMI/RFI shielding.
• Secure Data Transmission: Straight SATA connectors provide a stable and reliable connection to storage drives.
• High-Speed Performance: Supports SATA 3.0 specifications with data rates up to 6 Gbps per port.
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Precision engineering with optimized impedance matching and shielding minimizes crosstalk and signal loss.
• Flexible Host Protocol Support: The SlimSAS host connector is compatible with SAS 4.0/3.0 controllers for connecting to SATA drives.
• Ruggedized Construction: Built with quality materials and overall shielding for long-term reliability in 24/7 operation.

Specifications

• Product Model: SlimSAS to 8x SATA Cable
• Host Connector: SlimSAS SFF-8654 8i, Male, Straight
• Device Connectors: 8x SATA 7-pin, Male, Straight, Fully Enclosed
• Data Rate Support: Up to 6 Gbps per port (SATA 3.0)
• Supported Protocols: SATA 3.0 (Leverages SAS controller backward compatibility)
• Cable Type: Twinaxial
• Shielding: Individual pair shielding with overall braid protection; enclosed SATA connector shells.
• Cable Length: 0.5m, 0.8m, 1.0m
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Durability Rating: 5,000 mating cycles minimum (SATA connectors)
• Minimum Bend Radius: 30mm

Applications

• Software-Defined Storage (SDS) Nodes: Connecting host controllers to multiple SATA SSDs or HDDs in high-density storage servers.
• Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI): Expanding storage capacity within a single node using SATA drives.
• Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Systems: Ideal for building cost-effective NAS units with high drive counts.
• Storage Server Backplane Connectivity: Providing a direct link from a host adapter to drive backplanes.
• Data Center Storage Expansion: Adding large-capacity SATA storage to servers for backup, archive, or bulk data.
• Video Surveillance Storage: Supporting systems requiring high-capacity, sequential write performance to multiple drives.
• OEM Server and Storage Solutions: Designed for system integrators and manufacturers needing reliable mass storage connectivity.