StarTech.com 50cm Mini SAS SFF-8087 to 4x SFF-8482 SAS Cable SAS808782P50
The StarTech.com 50cm Mini SAS SFF-8087 to 4x SFF-8482 SAS Cable provides essential internal storage connectivity, linking a single 36-pin SFF-8087 controller port to four individual 29-pin SFF-8482 SAS drives.
- Efficient Connectivity: Connects one Mini SAS controller port to four SAS drives, maximizing controller utilization and simplifying internal cabling.
- Data Integrity: Engineered for reliable data transfer, minimizing the risk of corruption and ensuring consistent access to critical business data.
- Storage Expansion: Enables cost-effective expansion of internal server or storage array capacity by adding multiple SAS drives to existing infrastructure.
- Long-Term Reliability: Backed by a lifetime warranty, this cable offers sustained performance and reduces the total cost of ownership over its operational lifespan.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 50cm Mini SAS SFF-8087 to 4x SFF-8482 SAS Cable, MPN SAS808782P50, is a purpose-built solution for internal server and storage array connectivity, featuring one 36-pin SFF-8087 plug fanning out to four individual 29-pin SFF-8482 receptacles.
This high-quality cable is designed to provide reliable data and power connections for multiple SAS HDD drives, ensuring stable performance for demanding business applications and reducing the risk of data loss.
- Optimized Data Flow: Supports high-speed SAS data transfer, preventing bottlenecks in internal storage arrays and ensuring rapid access to critical business information.
- Simplified Installation: Features a single SFF-8087 connector fanning out to four SFF-8482 connectors, streamlining the connection of multiple drives to a single controller port.
- Enhanced Durability: Constructed with quality materials, this cable is built for long-term dependability within server chassis, minimizing the need for frequent replacements.
- Flexible Deployment: The 50cm (1.6 ft) length provides sufficient reach for connecting drives within standard server and storage enclosures, accommodating various internal layouts.
- Assured Investment: Backed by a lifetime warranty, this cable offers peace of mind regarding its longevity and performance, protecting your IT infrastructure investment.
This Mini SAS cable is an essential component for any business seeking to build or expand a reliable, high-performance internal storage infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Expanding Internal Server Storage
Businesses frequently need to increase their server's internal storage capacity to accommodate growing data volumes. This cable allows IT teams to connect up to four SAS drives to a single Mini SAS controller port, efficiently expanding storage without requiring additional controller cards.
Data center operators, enterprise infrastructure teams, mid-market companies with growing data needs, organizations managing on-premise servers.
Ensuring Data Integrity for Critical Applications
Mission-critical applications and databases demand highly reliable data transfer paths to prevent corruption and downtime. The robust construction of this cable ensures stable, high-speed connectivity between SAS controllers and drives, safeguarding the integrity of vital business data.
Finance and trading firms, healthcare systems, legal practices, any business with high-availability requirements for their internal data.
Streamlining Server Builds and Upgrades
When building new servers or upgrading existing ones, efficient cabling is crucial for airflow and ease of maintenance. This single cable solution simplifies the connection of multiple SAS drives, reducing cable clutter and accelerating the deployment of new storage configurations.
IT operations teams, infrastructure architects, facilities management, organizations performing regular server maintenance.
Key Features
0.5m (50cm) Cable Length
Provides adequate reach for internal connections within standard server chassis, ensuring flexible component placement and organized cabling.
1x SFF-8087 (36-pin) Connector
Connects efficiently to a single Mini SAS controller port, optimizing controller resource utilization for internal storage arrays.
4x SFF-8482 (29-pin) Connectors
Enables the connection of up to four individual SAS drives, facilitating significant internal storage expansion from one controller interface.
Integrated Data and Power
Delivers both data and power through a single cable assembly, simplifying installation and reducing cable management complexity within server enclosures.
Lifetime Warranty
Guarantees long-term product reliability and performance, minimizing replacement costs and ensuring continuous operational uptime for critical storage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures reliable, high-speed data transfer for internal storage arrays handling sensitive financial transactions and regulatory compliance data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Provides stable connectivity for server storage systems managing electronic health records, medical imaging, and research data with high integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports robust data storage infrastructure for operational technology (OT) data, CAD files, and logistics systems requiring continuous uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Facilitates secure and efficient access to large volumes of client documents and case files stored on internal server arrays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of drives are compatible with this cable?
This cable is designed for Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives that utilize the 29-pin SFF-8482 interface, providing both data and power connectivity for each drive.
Can this cable be used with SATA drives?
No, this specific cable is designed for SAS drives with SFF-8482 connectors. While SAS controllers can often support SATA drives, this cable's SFF-8482 connectors are physically different from standard SATA power and data connectors.
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by this cable?
This cable supports the full data transfer speeds of the SAS standard it is designed for, which typically includes SAS-1 (3 Gbps), SAS-2 (6 Gbps), and SAS-3 (12 Gbps) depending on the connected controller and drives, ensuring high-performance data access.
Is this cable suitable for external storage enclosures?
No, this cable features internal Mini SAS SFF-8087 and SFF-8482 connectors, which are specifically designed for internal connections within server chassis or storage arrays, not for external connectivity.
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.