StarTech.com 2m SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS Cable 6Gbps TAA ISAS88882
The StarTech.com 2m SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS Cable provides high-performance 6Gbps data transfer for connecting external SAS storage devices, ensuring critical data flows reliably across your network.
- High-Speed Connectivity: Supports 6Gbps data transfer rates, enabling rapid access to critical data and reducing latency for demanding applications.
- TAA Compliance: Meets federal acquisition regulations, making it suitable for government and public sector procurement without supply chain concerns.
- External SAS Integration: Connects SFF-8088 enabled controllers, hard drives, and SANs, extending your storage infrastructure with standardized reliability.
- Durable Construction: Engineered for consistent performance in demanding IT environments, minimizing the risk of cable failure and associated downtime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 2m SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS Cable (ISAS88882) is a purpose-built solution for high-performance networks, servers, and workstations, supporting data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbps for efficient data handling.
This durable cable features SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 plugs, designed to connect external SAS devices like controllers, hard drives, and SANs, and is TAA-compliant, fulfilling requirements for federal (GSA Schedule) purchases.
- Core Functionality: Facilitates high-speed 6Gbps data transfer between external SAS devices, ensuring rapid access and processing for data-intensive operations.
- TAA Compliance: Adheres to federal trade agreements, simplifying procurement for government agencies and organizations with strict compliance mandates.
- External SAS Connectivity: Provides reliable SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 connections for expanding or integrating SAS storage area networks and external hard drive arrays.
- Robust Durability: Constructed to withstand the rigors of server room and data center environments, reducing the need for frequent replacements and maintenance.
- Operational Value: Delivers consistent, high-bandwidth performance for mission-critical storage, contributing to system uptime and data integrity over its lifecycle.
This StarTech.com SAS cable is an essential component for maintaining high-performance, compliant, and reliable external storage connectivity within your business infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Expanding External Storage Capacity
Organizations frequently need to add more storage to their existing server infrastructure without incurring significant downtime. This cable enables the direct connection of external SAS drive enclosures to host bus adapters, seamlessly expanding storage capacity.
Data center operators, enterprise infrastructure teams, mid-market businesses with growing data needs.
High-Performance SAN Connectivity
For applications requiring low-latency, high-throughput access to shared storage, a robust Storage Area Network (SAN) is essential. This cable provides the necessary 6Gbps link between SAS controllers and SAN arrays, optimizing data access for virtualized environments and databases.
IT operations teams, financial trading firms, healthcare systems managing large datasets.
TAA-Compliant Procurement
Government agencies and contractors must adhere to strict procurement regulations, including the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), for all IT hardware. This TAA-compliant cable ensures that external storage connectivity meets federal acquisition requirements, simplifying compliance.
Government agencies, defense contractors, public sector IT departments.
Key Features
2-meter cable length
Provides flexible placement options for external SAS devices within server racks or adjacent to workstations, optimizing physical layout without compromising connectivity.
SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 connectors
Ensures standardized, secure connections between external SAS controllers and storage enclosures, preventing accidental disconnections and maintaining data integrity.
6Gbps data transfer rate
Delivers high-speed data throughput for demanding applications, minimizing latency and ensuring rapid access to critical information for improved operational efficiency.
TAA-compliant design
Meets federal procurement standards, enabling government agencies and contractors to acquire essential storage connectivity solutions with confidence in supply chain integrity.
Durable cable construction
Engineered for long-term reliability in professional IT environments, reducing the risk of physical damage and ensuring continuous operation of critical storage systems.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures high-speed, reliable data transfer for critical financial databases and archival systems, supporting compliance and rapid transaction processing.
Government & Public Sector
Meets TAA compliance requirements for federal procurement, enabling secure and reliable data infrastructure for sensitive government operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Provides robust connectivity for large medical imaging archives and patient data systems, ensuring quick access and data integrity for critical healthcare operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Facilitates high-speed data exchange for industrial control systems and large-scale manufacturing data analytics, supporting efficient production and operational insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of devices can I connect using this SFF-8088 SAS cable?
This cable is designed to connect external SAS devices such as SAS host bus adapters (HBAs), external SAS hard drive enclosures, and Storage Area Network (SAN) arrays that feature SFF-8088 ports. It facilitates high-speed data transfer between these components.
Is this cable compatible with older SAS standards or only 6Gbps?
While this cable is rated for 6Gbps, SAS is backward compatible. It will function with older SAS 3Gbps devices, but the data transfer rate will be limited by the slowest component in the connection.
What is the significance of this cable being TAA-compliant?
TAA compliance means the product is manufactured or substantially transformed in the United States or a designated country. This is a mandatory requirement for many federal government purchases, ensuring adherence to trade agreements and supply chain security.
Can this cable be used for internal SAS connections?
No, this cable features SFF-8088 connectors, which are specifically designed for external SAS connections. Internal SAS connections typically use SFF-8087 or SFF-8643 connectors.
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.