Low Profile SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x 74P to SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x 74P Cable, Straight to Straight

The Low Profile SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x 74P to SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x 74P Cable (Straight to Straight) is a high-performance internal server cable designed for modern data center and enterprise storage applications. This cable provides a reliable connection between a Low Profile SlimSAS (SFF-8654) interface and a standard SlimSAS (SFF-8654) interface, both supporting 8-lane configurations. Engineered to meet the SFF-8654 standard, it delivers excellent signal integrity while supporting high-speed data transfer protocols, making it ideal for connecting components with different form factor requirements in demanding server environments.

Features

• Hybrid Connector Design: Bridges low-profile and standard SlimSAS interfaces, providing flexibility in connecting components with different vertical space constraints while maintaining full compatibility with the SFF-8654 standard.
• High-Speed Data Support: Capable of supporting SAS 4.0 (24 Gbps) and PCIe 4.0 (16 GT/s) protocols, ensuring reliable performance for both enterprise storage and NVMe applications.
• Optimized Signal Integrity: Constructed with precision twin-axial cables and multi-layer shielding (individual pair shielding with overall braid + foil) to minimize signal degradation and electromagnetic interference.
• Secure Connection System: Features positive latching mechanisms on both connectors to ensure stable connections in vibration-prone environments and prevent accidental disconnection.
• Space-Efficient Solution: The low-profile connector end enables installation in space-constrained environments while maintaining compatibility with standard SlimSAS ports.
• Thermal Management: Designed to facilitate airflow in dense server configurations, contributing to improved thermal performance in rack-mounted systems.

Specifications

• Product Model: Low Profile SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x to Standard SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x Cable (Straight to Straight)
• Connector A: Low Profile SlimSAS (SFF-8654) 8x, 74-Position, Male, Straight
• Connector B: Standard SlimSAS (SFF-8654) 8x, 74-Position, Male, Straight
• Connector Gender: Male to Male
• Cable Type: Straight to Straight
• Cable Length: Standard options: 0.5m, 0.8m, 1.0m (Custom lengths available)
• Data Rate Support: Up to 24.0 Gbps (SAS-4), 16.0 GT/s (PCIe 4.0)
• Supported Protocols: SAS 3.0/4.0, PCI Express (PCIe) 4.0
• Wire Gauge: 30 AWG
• Impedance: 85 ? differential impedance
• Shielding: Individual pair shielding with overall braid and foil shield
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Insertion Loss: < 3.5 dB/m at 16 GHz
• Return Loss: > 12 dB at 16 GHz
• Maximum Pull Force: 50N (connector retention)
• Durability: 500 mating cycles minimum

Applications

• Mixed Form Factor Environments: Ideal for connecting between servers or storage components that feature both low-profile and standard SlimSAS interfaces within the same system.
• Server Upgrade and Integration: Facilitates system upgrades where newer low-profile components need to connect to existing standard SlimSAS infrastructure.
• Storage Array Connectivity: Provides reliable connections in storage arrays where different form factors are used for controllers, expanders, and backplanes.
• Data Center Deployments: Suitable for hyperscale data center environments where equipment from different generations or vendors requires interoperability.
• NVMe Storage Systems: Supports high-speed connectivity in all-flash arrays and NVMe storage solutions that utilize mixed connector form factors.
• OEM Server Manufacturing: Used by server manufacturers designing systems that incorporate both low-profile and standard connector types for different components.
• Test and Development Environments: Essential for validation labs and development setups that require connectivity between devices with different SlimSAS form factors.
• Retrofit Applications: Enables the integration of new low-profile equipment into existing infrastructure with standard SlimSAS interfaces.