StarTech.com Mini-SAS SFF-8087 to 4x SATA Latching Cable 0.5m SAS8087S450
The StarTech.com Mini-SAS SFF-8087 to 4x SATA Latching Cable 0.5m provides essential connectivity for internal SAS controllers to up to four SATA drives, ensuring stable data transfer within server and storage arrays.
- Secure Connectivity: Latching SATA connectors prevent accidental disconnections, maintaining data integrity in vibration-prone server environments.
- Optimized Data Flow: Supports high-speed data transfer between SAS controllers and SATA drives, enhancing storage array performance.
- Flexible Deployment: The 0.5-meter length allows for efficient cable management within compact server chassis and storage enclosures.
- Lifetime Reliability: Engineered for long-term dependability, reducing the need for frequent cable replacements and associated downtime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com SAS8087S450 is a specialized 0.5-meter Mini-SAS SFF-8087 to 4x SATA cable, designed to connect internal SAS controllers to up to four individual SATA hard drives or solid-state drives within server or storage array configurations.
This cable features a 36-pin SFF-8087 plug fanning out to four 7-pin SATA receptacles with latching mechanisms, ensuring secure connections that minimize the risk of data loss due to accidental disconnections in active server environments.
- Core Functionality: Connects a single Mini-SAS SFF-8087 port to four SATA drives, enabling efficient expansion of internal storage capacity.
- Enhanced Reliability: Latching SATA connectors provide a firm, vibration-resistant connection, preventing data interruptions in busy server racks.
- Optimized Performance: Facilitates high-speed data exchange between SAS controllers and SATA drives, supporting demanding data access requirements.
- Simplified Management: The 0.5-meter length aids in clean cable routing and airflow within server chassis, simplifying maintenance and upgrades.
- Operational Value: Backed by a lifetime warranty, this cable ensures long-term dependability and reduces total cost of ownership for critical storage infrastructure.
This cable is an essential component for IT professionals building or upgrading server and storage systems that demand secure, high-performance internal connectivity.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Expanding Internal Server Storage
Many businesses need to increase the storage capacity of their existing servers without replacing entire systems. This cable allows IT teams to connect up to four additional SATA drives to a single Mini-SAS controller port, efficiently scaling internal storage.
Data center operators, enterprise infrastructure teams, growing SMBs with on-premise servers
Building Reliable RAID Arrays
Implementing RAID configurations is crucial for data redundancy and performance in business-critical applications. The cable provides the necessary secure connections for integrating multiple SATA drives into a SAS-based RAID controller, enhancing data protection.
IT operations teams, network operations centers, organizations requiring high data availability
Ensuring Data Integrity in Servers
Vibration and movement within server racks can lead to loose cable connections, risking data loss and system instability. Its latching SATA connectors provide a robust and secure physical link, preventing accidental disconnections and maintaining continuous data flow.
Facilities management, infrastructure teams, businesses with high-density server deployments
Key Features
Mini-SAS SFF-8087 Connector
Provides a high-density interface for connecting to internal SAS controllers, streamlining cable management within server chassis.
4x Latching SATA 7-pin Receptacles
Secures individual SATA drives against accidental disconnections, ensuring uninterrupted data transfer and system uptime.
0.5-meter Cable Length
Offers optimal flexibility for internal routing in various server and storage array form factors, improving airflow and organization.
Designed for Dependability
Engineered with quality materials for long-lasting performance, reducing the frequency of cable replacements and associated maintenance costs.
Lifetime Warranty
Provides assurance of product quality and reliability, minimizing long-term procurement risks and supporting operational continuity.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Ensures reliable data storage for production line monitoring, SCADA systems, and large-scale operational data logging in industrial environments.
Finance & Insurance
Provides secure internal data pathways for transaction databases, client records, and compliance-critical storage within financial institutions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the integrity of internal storage for electronic health records, medical imaging, and research data in clinical and laboratory settings.
Legal & Professional Services
Facilitates dependable internal storage for document management systems, client files, and case data within law firms and accounting practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of drives are compatible with this cable?
This cable is designed to connect to standard SATA I, II, and III hard drives and solid-state drives. It facilitates their connection to a Mini-SAS SFF-8087 controller port.
Can this cable be used with external storage enclosures?
No, this cable features internal Mini-SAS SFF-8087 and SATA connectors and is specifically designed for internal connections within a server or storage array chassis.
Does the latching feature require special tools for installation or removal?
No, the latching SATA connectors are designed for tool-less installation and removal, providing a secure fit that can be easily disengaged by hand when needed.
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by this cable?
While the cable itself is passive, it supports the maximum data transfer speeds of the connected SATA III drives and SAS controller, typically up to 6 Gbps per SATA channel.
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.