SFF-8470 4X plug / SFF-8482 receptacle*4

Description

SAS 4x to 4× SAS Drive Internal Cable Assembly – High-Speed Fanout for Enterprise-Class Storage Integration

The SAS 4x to 4× SAS drive internal cable assembly, featuring one SFF-8470 4X plug and four SFF-8482 drive receptacles, is a high-performance solution designed to connect a single SAS host interface to multiple internal SAS hard drives. Engineered for 100-ohm differential impedance and available in 32AWG to 28AWG wire sizes, this cable ensures reliable, high-speed data transmission in mission-critical server and storage environments.

⚙️ Key Features

• Connector Configuration:
  • SAS 4x plug (SFF-8470) to 4 × SAS drive receptacles (SFF-8482)
  • Supports direct connection from a SAS controller to four individual SAS hard drives
• Protocol Compatibility:
  • Fully supports SAS 3.0 (12Gbps) and SAS 2.0 (6Gbps) per lane
  • Backward-compatible with SATA drives when used with hybrid controllers
• Signal Integrity:
  • Maintains 100-ohm differential impedance ±10 ohm
  • Optimized for low insertion loss and minimal crosstalk across all signal pairs
• Wire Gauge Options:
  • Available in 32AWG to 28AWG, offering flexibility for compact routing and durability for sustained performance
• Mechanical Design:
  • Internal-grade construction with molded strain relief and secure drive-side receptacles
  • Ideal for clean cable management in rack-mounted and tower server chassis
• RoHS Compliant:
  • Manufactured in accordance with global environmental and safety standards

🧩 Applications

• Enterprise Storage Systems: Connects SAS RAID or HBA cards to multiple internal SAS drives for high-performance data access
• Server Integration: Enables multi-drive configurations in 1U/2U servers and workstations
• Data Archiving & Backup: Supports reliable internal connectivity for archival-grade SAS drives
• OEM & ODM Platforms: Ideal for custom server and storage builds requiring compact, multi-drive SAS routing
• Test & Validation Labs: Facilitates flexible drive testing and multi-channel configurations in controlled environments