Description
SAS 4x to 4x External Cable Assembly – Rugged High-Speed Link for SAS Storage and Expansion Systems
The SAS 4x to 4x external cable assembly, featuring dual SFF-8470 4X plugs with thumbscrew locking, is a robust and reliable solution for high-speed external data transmission in Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) environments. Designed for enterprise-grade performance, this cable supports up to SAS 6G/12G signaling and is ideal for connecting host bus adapters (HBAs), RAID controllers, and external storage enclosures.
⚙️ Key Features
- Connector Configuration:
- SAS 4x plug (SFF-8470) to SAS 4x plug (SFF-8470)
- Thumbscrew locking type ensures secure mating and vibration-resistant retention in rack-mounted systems
- Protocol Compatibility:
- Fully supports SAS 6Gbps and 12Gbps per lane
- Backward-compatible with legacy SAS interfaces
- 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 24AWG, offering flexibility for short runs and durability for longer distances
- Mechanical Design:
- Rugged external-grade construction with molded strain relief and EMI shielding
- Ideal for high-density deployments and harsh operating environments
- RoHS Compliant:
- Manufactured in accordance with global environmental and safety standards
🧩 Applications
- External SAS Storage Expansion: Connects SAS HBAs or RAID cards to external JBODs, disk arrays, or tape libraries
- Data Centers: Enables high-speed external links between servers and storage enclosures in scalable architectures
- High-Performance Computing (HPC): Supports low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity across distributed compute and storage nodes
- OEM & ODM Integration: Ideal for custom-built platforms requiring robust SAS interconnects with thumbscrew retention
- Test & Validation Labs: Facilitates flexible external drive testing and multi-device configurations
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