SFF-8639 female Gen3 8GT/s with 15pin(4pin) power to SFF-8644

Description

SFF-8639 female Gen3 8GT/s with 15pin(4pin) power to SFF-8644 External Cable Assembly – U.2 to Mini SAS HD 4x for PCIe/SAS High-Speed Expansion

The Gen3 SFF-8639 female to SFF-8644 external cable assembly is a high-performance solution designed to connect U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe or SAS SSDs to external Mini SAS HD 4x (SFF-8644) interfaces. With integrated 15-pin SATA power and 4-pin sideband signaling, this cable supports PCIe Gen3 at 8 GT/s per lane, making it ideal for enterprise-grade storage expansion, external enclosures, and high-throughput data applications.

Key Features:

• Connector Configuration:
  • SFF-8639 female (U.2 interface with 15-pin SATA power and 4-pin sideband)
  • SFF-8644 plug (Mini SAS HD 4x external interface)
• Cable Type: External cable assembly designed for chassis-to-enclosure or host-to-expander connectivity.
• Wire Gauge Range: Supports AWG 30 to AWG 28, balancing flexibility, durability, and signal integrity.
• Controlled Impedance:
  • 85 ohm for PCIe lanes
  • 100 ohm for SAS lanes
• High-Speed Data Transfer:
  • Supports PCIe Gen3 at 8 GT/s per lane
  • Compatible with SAS 3.0 (12 Gbps) for high-performance storage
• Power Integration: Delivers power via 15-pin SATA and supports drive management via 4-pin sideband signaling.
• Robust Shielding: Provides excellent EMI/RFI protection for stable, high-speed signal transmission.
• RoHS Compliant: Manufactured in accordance with environmental standards for hazardous substances.

Applications:

• Enterprise Storage Expansion: Connects U.2 NVMe or SAS SSDs to external Mini SAS HD controllers or enclosures.
• Data Centers: Enables scalable, high-throughput storage architectures with external connectivity.
• RAID & JBOD Systems: Facilitates external drive-to-host communication with integrated power and sideband support.
• Server Integration: Supports PCIe/SAS signal routing from internal U.2 ports to external storage modules.
• Industrial & Embedded Platforms: Provides reliable, high-speed external connectivity for mission-critical systems.