Internal HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 4i to 4 SFF-8482 All-in-one Cable

The Internal HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 4i to 4 SFF-8482 All-in-One Cable is a high-density breakout solution designed to connect a single HD Mini SAS (SFF-8643) host port to four individual SFF-8482 SAS/SATA devices. This integrated cable combines data and power delivery, eliminating the need for separate power cables and simplifying storage expansions in servers and storage systems. It supports high-speed data transfer rates while ensuring reliable performance for SAS and SATA protocols, making it ideal for data centers, enterprise servers, and high-density storage applications where space optimization and efficient cable management are critical.  

Features  

• High-Density Breakout: Converts one HD Mini SAS port to four SFF-8482 ports (maximizing storage connectivity in limited spaces);  
• Integrated Power Delivery: Includes a 4-pin power connector (eliminating the need for separate power cables);  
• High-Speed Performance: Supports SAS-3 12Gb/s and SATA 6Gb/s data rates (ensuring full bandwidth utilization);  
• Dual Protocol Compatibility: Works with SAS and SATA protocols (offering flexibility for mixed storage environments);  
• Superior Signal Integrity: Precision engineering with 100? impedance matching and shielding (minimizes signal degradation and crosstalk);  
• Secure Connection: Robust connectors with latching mechanisms (vibration-resistant operation);  
• Space-Optimized Design: Streamlined layout reduces clutter in 1U/2U server configurations;  
• Durable Construction: High-quality materials ensure reliability through 5,000 mating cycles.  

Specifications  

• Product Model: Internal HD Mini SAS to 4x SFF-8482 All-in-One Cable;  
• Host Connector: HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 4i (Male, Straight);  
• Device Connectors: 4x SFF-8482 SAS 29-pin (with integrated power contacts);  
• Power Connector: 4-pin peripheral power (conforms to SATA power specifications);  
• Data Rate Support: Up to 12Gb/s (SAS-3), 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0);  
• Supported Protocols: SAS-3/2/1, SATA 3.2/2.0/1.0;  
• Impedance: 100? ±10%;  
• Shielding: Individual pair shielding with overall braided protection (minimizes EMI/RFI interference);  
• Cable Length: 0.5m,  1.0m (standard options);  
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C;  
• Durability Rating: 5,000 mating cycles (SFF-8482 connectors);  
• Voltage Rating: 30V (per contact);  
• Current Rating: 1.5A (per pin).  

Applications  

• Server Storage Expansion: Adding multiple SAS/SATA drives to servers with HD Mini SAS ports;  
• Storage Arrays: Connecting host adapters to SAS drive backplanes in compact storage systems;  
• Data Center Infrastructure: Deploying high-density storage solutions with integrated power delivery;  
• OEM System Integration: Building customized storage solutions with streamlined cabling;  
• Backup Solutions: Implementing cost-effective SAS/SATA-based backup systems with reduced cable clutter;  
• Test and Development Labs: Prototyping and validating multi-drive configurations with unified power and data;  
• Hardware Upgrades: Modernizing existing systems with additional storage capacity and simplified cable management;  
• Cloud Storage: Supporting large-scale storage deployments requiring efficient space utilization in hyperscale environments.