SFF-8644 4X plug / SFF-8432 plug*4

Description

Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 4X plug / SFF-8432 plug*4 SFP+ External Cable Assembly – High-Speed Fanout for Storage and Networking Integration

The Mini SAS HD 4x to 4× SFP+ external cable assembly, built to the SFF-8644 and SFF-8432 interface standards, is a high-performance breakout solution designed to connect SAS-based systems to multiple SFP+ ports. It enables seamless integration between storage controllers, host bus adapters, and Ethernet switches, supporting up to 40Gbps aggregate bandwidth across four lanes.

⚙️ Key Features

• Connector Configuration:
  • Mini SAS HD 4x plug (SFF-8644) to 4 × SFP+ plugs (SFF-8432)
  • Enables fanout from a single SAS interface to four independent 10G SFP+ channels
• Signal Integrity:
  • Supports up to 10Gbps per channel
  • Maintains 100-ohm differential impedance for stable high-speed transmission
• Wire Gauge Options:
  • Available in 30AWG to 24AWG, offering a balance between flexibility, durability, and low insertion loss
• Robust Shielding:
  • Provides excellent EMI/RFI protection for consistent performance in dense rack environments
• Hot-Pluggable Design:
  • Facilitates easy installation and replacement without system downtime
• RoHS Compliant:
  • Manufactured in accordance with global environmental and safety standards

🧩 Applications

• Enterprise Storage Systems: Connects Mini SAS HD controllers or expanders to multiple SFP+ switch or NIC ports
• Data Centers: Enables hybrid interconnects between SAS-based storage and Ethernet networking infrastructure
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): Supports multi-channel connectivity for compute clusters and storage fabrics
• Protocol Bridging: Ideal for environments transitioning from SAS infrastructure to SFP+ Ethernet or Fibre Channel systems
• OEM & ODM Integration: Suitable for custom system builds requiring breakout configurations and high-speed performance