This cable is used for connecting SAS devices to SATA drives. The cable is designed to bridge the connection between a SAS host controller or backplane which uses an SFF-8087 connector and four individual SATA hard disk drives or solid-state drives that use standard SATA 7-pin female connectors.
Impedance = 100 Ohms. Up to 6Gbps data rates per channel.
This Mini SAS to SATA forward cable, 36pin SFF-8087 is host, connected to the motherboard or RAID Controller with SFF-8087 port. 4x7Pin SATA is the target, connect to backplane or SATA hard disk with SATA port.
The flexible design of the Mini SAS to SATA breakout cable includes acetate cloth tape over slim ribbon cables for strain relief to protect cables without rigidity. A woven mesh sheath covers half of the cable for easy routing.
P1 to P4 markers provide easy ID after installation; Low-profile SATA connectors have easy-grip treads with stainless steel latches to prevent accidental disconnection and reduce vibration disconnections.