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

The Low Profile SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x 74P to Low Profile SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x 74P Cable (Straight to Right Angle) is a high-performance internal server cable specifically engineered for space-constrained data center and enterprise storage environments. This cable provides a reliable connection between two identical Low Profile SlimSAS (SFF-8654) 8-lane interfaces, featuring a straight connector on one end and a right-angle connector on the other. Designed to the SFF-8654 standard, it delivers exceptional signal integrity while optimizing space utilization in dense server configurations, making it ideal for high-speed data transfer applications where clearance and cable routing are critical considerations.

Features

• Space-Optimized Design: The right-angle connector configuration enables efficient cable routing in tight spaces, reducing bend radius and minimizing obstruction to airflow in high-density server environments.
• High-Speed Performance: Supports SAS 4.0 (24 Gbps) and PCIe 4.0 (16 GT/s) protocols, ensuring reliable high-bandwidth data transmission for demanding storage applications.
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Engineered with precision twin-axial cables and multi-layer shielding (individual pair shielding with overall braid + foil) to minimize signal degradation, crosstalk, and electromagnetic interference.
• Secure Connection System: Features robust connectors with positive latching mechanisms on both ends to prevent accidental disconnection and ensure stable performance in vibration-prone environments.
• Thermal Management Optimization: The low-profile design and right-angle connector facilitate improved airflow management, crucial for maintaining optimal operating temperatures in dense server configurations.

Specifications

• Product Model: Low Profile SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x to SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x Cable (Straight to Right Angle)
• Connector A: Low Profile SlimSAS (SFF-8654) 8x, 74-Position, Male, Straight
• Connector B: Low Profile SlimSAS (SFF-8654) 8x, 74-Position, Male, Right Angle
• Connector Gender: Male to Male
• Cable Type: Straight to Right Angle
• 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 or 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: < 3.5 dB/m at 16 GHz
• Return Loss: > 12 dB at 16 GHz

Applications

• High-Density Server Configurations: Ideal for space-constrained 1U/2U servers where right-angle connectors enable optimal component placement and cable management.
• Storage Array Backplane Connections: Facilitates efficient connections between controllers and backplanes in storage arrays where clearance limitations require right-angle connector orientation.
• NVMe Flash Storage Systems: Provides reliable high-speed connectivity for NVMe storage solutions in all-flash arrays and computational storage applications.
• Data Center Infrastructure: Deploys in hyperscale data centers where space optimization and thermal management are critical for large-scale storage implementations.
• Edge Computing Environments: Suitable for compact edge computing setups where space constraints demand optimized cable routing and right-angle connector solutions.
• System Integration and Upgrades: Enables flexible system configurations and upgrades in environments where straight-to-right-angle cable orientation solves specific spatial constraints.