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

The Low Profile SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x 74P to SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x 74P Cable (Right Angle to Straight) is a specialized internal server cable designed for complex data center and enterprise storage environments where flexible connectivity solutions are required. This cable features a hybrid connector configuration with a right-angle low-profile connector on one end and a standard straight SlimSAS connector on the other, both compliant with the SFF-8654 standard. Engineered to support 8-lane configurations, this cable provides optimal signal integrity while addressing space constraints and cable routing challenges in modern server architectures, making it ideal for high-density storage applications with specific orientation requirements.

Features

• Hybrid Orientation Design: Combines a right-angle low-profile connector with a standard straight connector, providing flexible installation options for diverse spatial constraints and cable routing requirements in complex server environments.
• Space-Optimized Configuration: The right-angle low-profile end enables installation in ultra-dense configurations where vertical clearance is limited, while the straight connector end offers standard connectivity for conventional port arrangements.
• High-Speed Performance: Supports SAS 4.0 (24 Gbps) and PCIe 4.0 (16 GT/s) protocols, ensuring reliable high-bandwidth data transmission for enterprise storage and NVMe applications.
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Utilizes precision-engineered twin-axial cables with multi-layer shielding architecture (individual pair shielding with overall braid + foil) to maintain signal quality across different connector orientations.
• Secure Connection System: Incorporates positive latching mechanisms on both connector types to ensure stable connections in vibration-prone environments and prevent accidental disconnection during operation.
• Thermal Management Optimization: The right-angle low-profile design minimizes airflow obstruction in dense configurations, while the flexible cable routing options contribute to improved thermal performance.

Specifications

• Product Model: Low Profile SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x to Standard SlimSAS SFF-8654 8x Cable (Right Angle to Straight)
• Connector A: Low Profile SlimSAS (SFF-8654) 8x, 74-Position, Male, Right Angle
• Connector B: Standard SlimSAS (SFF-8654) 8x, 74-Position, Male, Straight
• Connector Gender: Male to Male
• Cable Type: Right Angle to Straight
• Cable Length: Standard options: 0.5m, 0.8m, 1m (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 (optimized for flexible routing)
• Impedance: 85 ? differential impedance
• Shielding: Individual pair shielding with overall braid and foil shield
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Insertion Loss: < 3.8 dB/m at 16 GHz
• Return Loss: > 11 dB at 16 GHz
• Minimum Bend Radius: 20mm (right-angle end)
• Maximum Pull Force: 45N (connector retention)
• Durability: 500 mating cycles minimum

Applications

• Complex Server Configurations: Ideal for environments requiring different connector orientations within the same system, particularly in 1U/2U servers with mixed spatial constraints.
• Hybrid Storage Arrays: Provides essential connectivity in storage systems combining both space-constrained and conventional component arrangements.
• Data Center Infrastructure: Deploys in hyperscale data centers where flexible cable orientation options are needed to accommodate diverse equipment layouts and rack configurations.
• NVMe Storage Solutions: Supports high-speed connections in all-flash arrays and computational storage systems requiring specific connector orientations for optimal space utilization.
• System Integration Projects: Essential for integration scenarios where equipment with different form factor requirements needs to be interconnected within the same infrastructure.
• Retrofit and Upgrade Environments: Enables modernization projects where new low-profile equipment with specific orientation needs must connect to existing standard SlimSAS infrastructure.
• OEM Manufacturing: Used by server manufacturers designing systems that require customized connector orientations for specific component placement and cable management solutions.
• Test and Validation Labs: Provides flexible connectivity options for testing environments that require different connector orientations for validation and compatibility testing.