Description
Introduction:
This external Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 to 4 x SAS 29F with Molex Power cable is a type of cable used to connect an external SAS storage enclosure to a SAS controller. The cable has one external Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 connector on one end and four SAS 29F connectors on the other end, along with a Molex power connector.
The external Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 connector is a small form factor connector with 36 pins that supports data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps per lane. The SAS 29F connector is also a small form factor connector with 29 pins that supports data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps per lane.
The Molex power connector is used to provide power to the storage enclosure, which can be used to power the drives and other components in the enclosure.
The cable is typically used to connect an external SAS storage enclosure to a SAS controller in a server or storage system. The external Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 connector is plugged into the storage enclosure, while the four SAS 29F connectors are plugged into the SAS controller.
This type of cable provides a simple and efficient way to manage external SAS storage devices and allows for fast data transfer rates between the storage devices and the SAS controller. The Molex power connector provides a convenient way to provide power to the storage enclosure, which can simplify cable management and reduce the number of cables needed to connect the enclosure to the controller.
Overall, the External Mini SAS HD SFF-8644 To 4 x SAS 29F with Molex Power cable provides a high-speed, reliable, and efficient way to connect SAS drives to a SAS controller while providing power to the storage enclosure.
Specifications:
Connector 1: Mini SASHD SFF-8684 with Zinc-Ally
Connector 2-5: SFF-8482 SAS 29F Connector
Cable drawing: