Mini SAS SFF-8087 to 4x Sata Forward Breakout Cable
Mini SAS SFF-8087 to 4x SATA forward breakout cables connect a single Mini SAS port on a RAID controller, HBA card, or motherboard to four individual SATA drives or a backplane. These internal cables support high-speed data transfer up to 6Gbps per channel and are commonly used in servers, NAS builds, and home storage setups. They feature a forward (host-to-drive) configuration with 100-ohm impedance and flexible ribbon designs for better cable management. Key SpecificationsConnector A: SFF-8087 Mini SAS (36-pin male). Connector B: 4x SATA 7-pin (data only; power supplied separately). Length: Typically 0.5m (1.6ft) to 1m for internal use. Compatibility: Works with SATA drives (SAS controllers support SATA); exceeds SAS 1.1/2.0 specs. Common UsesLinking RAID/HBA cards to SATA HDDs/SSDs in home servers or NAS. Server racks, direct-attached storage (DAS), and data centers. Not reversible for backplane-to-host without proper wiring.