StarTech.com 1m External SAS SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 Cable 6Gbps TAA ISAS88881
The StarTech.com ISAS88881 1-meter external SAS cable provides essential high-performance connectivity for SAS controllers and storage devices, supporting data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps to ensure efficient data operations.
- High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports 6 Gbps data rates, accelerating access to critical business data and reducing application latency.
- External SAS Connectivity: Features SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 plugs, enabling reliable connection of external SAS storage arrays.
- TAA Compliance: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, simplifying procurement for government and public sector organizations.
- Durable Construction: Engineered for longevity in demanding data center environments, minimizing the risk of cable failure and downtime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ISAS88881 is a 1-meter external SAS cable engineered for high-performance networks, servers, and workstations, facilitating data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbps. This cable features SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 connectors, providing a standardized interface for connecting external SAS controllers and storage devices.
Designed for operational resilience, this durable Mini SAS cable is TAA-compliant, making it suitable for federal and public sector procurement. It ensures reliable data flow within Storage Area Networks (SANs) and other high-capacity storage deployments, supporting continuous access to vital business information.
- Core Functionality: Connects external SAS controllers and storage devices, ensuring seamless data exchange across your infrastructure.
- High Throughput: Supports 6 Gbps data transfer rates, optimizing data access and reducing latency for mission-critical applications.
- TAA Compliance: Facilitates procurement for government contracts and organizations requiring adherence to the Trade Agreements Act.
- Robust Design: Constructed for durability, this cable withstands the rigors of data center environments, ensuring long-term reliability.
- Operational Value: Provides a cost-effective and dependable solution for expanding or maintaining high-performance SAS storage systems, protecting your investment.
This StarTech.com external SAS cable is an essential component for businesses seeking reliable, high-speed storage connectivity with compliance assurance.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Expanding External SAS Storage
Businesses often need to expand their storage capacity without replacing entire systems, requiring reliable external connections. This cable facilitates the addition of external SAS disk enclosures to existing controllers, enabling scalable data growth.
Data center operators, enterprise infrastructure teams, growing SMBs with on-premise storage, co-location facilities
High-Performance Data Backup
Ensuring rapid and secure data backup is crucial for business continuity and disaster recovery planning. The 6 Gbps transfer rate of this cable supports fast backup operations to external SAS storage, minimizing backup windows and reducing operational risk.
IT operations teams, organizations with strict RTO/RPO requirements, compliance-driven businesses, data-intensive environments
TAA-Compliant Infrastructure
Government agencies and contractors must adhere to specific procurement regulations, including the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). This TAA-compliant cable ensures that storage infrastructure components meet federal purchasing requirements, simplifying compliance.
Government agencies, federal contractors, public sector organizations, defense industry suppliers
Key Features
1-meter cable length
Provides flexible placement options for external SAS devices within server racks or adjacent to workstations, optimizing physical layouts.
SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 connectors
Ensures universal compatibility with external SAS controllers and storage enclosures, simplifying integration into existing infrastructure.
6 Gbps data transfer rate
Delivers high-speed data throughput, reducing latency for critical applications and accelerating large file transfers or database operations.
TAA compliance
Meets federal procurement standards, enabling government agencies and contractors to purchase with confidence and regulatory adherence.
Durable construction
Provides long-term reliability in demanding IT environments, minimizing the risk of cable failure and ensuring continuous data availability.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
TAA compliance makes this cable ideal for federal agencies and contractors requiring secure, high-performance storage infrastructure.
Finance & Insurance
Ensures high-speed, reliable data access for transactional systems and large databases, critical for financial operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the secure and efficient management of large volumes of patient data, medical imaging, and research data with high integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Connects storage for factory automation, data logging, and ERP systems, requiring robust data throughput and reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of devices can this SFF-8088 cable connect?
This SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable is designed to connect external SAS controllers, such as host bus adapters (HBAs) or RAID cards, to external SAS storage devices like disk enclosures or Storage Area Network (SAN) arrays.
What data transfer speed does this cable support?
The StarTech.com ISAS88881 cable supports data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbps (Gigabits per second), ensuring high-performance connectivity for demanding storage applications.
Is this cable suitable for government or federal purchases?
Yes, this cable is TAA-compliant, meaning it adheres to the Trade Agreements Act. This makes it suitable for procurement by government agencies and federal contractors.
What is the physical length of this SAS cable?
This external SAS cable has a length of 1 meter (approximately 3.3 feet), providing sufficient reach for connecting devices within server racks or adjacent equipment.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.