SFF-8639 68P Gen4 16GT/s with 15pin(4pin) PWR connector to SFF-8644 4x

Description

SFF-8639 68P Gen4 16GT/s with 15pin(4pin) PWR connector to SFF-8644 4x External Cable Assembly – U.2 to SFF-8644 for PCIe/SAS High-Speed Expansion

The Gen4 SFF-8639 68P female to Mini SAS HD 4x (SFF-8644) external cable assembly is a high-performance interconnect solution designed to bridge U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe or SAS SSDs with external Mini SAS HD 4x interfaces. Supporting PCIe Gen4 at 16GT/s per lane, this cable integrates 15-pin SATA power and 4-pin sideband signaling, making it ideal for enterprise-class storage expansion, external enclosures, and high-throughput data applications.

Key Features:

• Connector Configuration:
  • SFF-8639 68P female (U.2 interface with integrated 15-pin SATA power and 4-pin sideband)
  • SFF-8644 plug (Mini SAS HD 4x external interface)
• Cable Type: External cable assembly for host-to-enclosure or U.2-to-expander connectivity
• Wire Gauge Range: Supports AWG 30 to AWG 28, balancing flexibility, durability, and high-speed signal integrity
• Controlled Impedance:
  • 85 ohm for PCIe lanes
  • 100 ohm for SAS lanes
• High-Speed Data Transfer:
  • Supports PCIe Gen4 at 16GT/s per lane
  • Compatible with SAS 3.0 (12 Gbps) for enterprise storage systems
• Power & Sideband Integration:
  • 15-pin SATA power for drive operation
  • 4-pin sideband for LED indicators, staggered spin-up, and enclosure management
• Robust Shielding: Ensures 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 JBOD enclosures
• Data Centers: Enables scalable, high-throughput storage architectures with external PCIe/SAS connectivity
• RAID 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