{"title":"SlimSAS (SFF-8654)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePROVEN, HIGH SPEED, NEXTGENERATION SAS-4 INTERFACE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSlimSAS  connectors address issues in next-generation storage devices such as bulk cable form factor restrictions and the introduction of multi-lane storage devices. SlimSAS connector is a 0.60mm pitch interconnect system which offers superior signal integrity performance over standard Mini-SAS solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned for unshielded, internal or external I\/O connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompliant with T10\/Serial Attached SCSI (SAS-4) standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSupports many assembly options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"slimsas-x8-to-2x-mcio-x4-sff-8654-sff-ta-1016-gen5-80cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS x8 to 2*MCIO x4, SFF-8654 74Pin to 2*SFF-TA-1016 38Pin, PCIe Gen5 Mini Cooledge IO, Double Straight Cable 80cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bridge in the other direction: a SlimSAS 8x host connector (SFF-8654, 74-pin) splits its eight lanes into two MCIO 4x ports (SFF-TA-1016, 38-pin). Use this assembly to attach Gen5 MCIO devices — NVMe adapter cards, front bays, backplanes — to a controller or switch card that still speaks SlimSAS. It is the mirror image of the MCIO-to-SlimSAS fanout and covers the transition window where both standards live in the same chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 rated, 32 GT\/s per lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two full x4 links, each up to about 15.75 GB\/s; backward compatible with Gen4 and Gen3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 lanes in, 2 × x4 out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A physical lane split — no switch chip, no retimer, nothing to configure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to the SFF pinouts.\u003c\/strong\u003e SFF-8654 74-pin on the host side, SFF-TA-1016 38-pin on the device side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble straight construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both legs leave the host connector as separate straight runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e No power draw, no firmware, no driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e2 × MCIO 4x, SFF-TA-1016, 38-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 host lanes → 2 × 4 device lanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe 5.0, up to 32 GT\/s per lane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe, as determined by the host port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e80 cm \/ 31.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0CGD5G29N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControllers, switch cards and boards with SlimSAS 8x (SFF-8654) 74-pin ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCIO 4x devices: U.2\/M.2 adapter cards, Gen5 front bays, MCIO backplanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 and 3.0 equipment — links negotiate down automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCIO 8x (74-pin) device ports — use an 8x-to-8x cable for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS-only hosts driving NVMe devices — the protocol follows the host port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives connected directly — each MCIO end must meet a port on a card, cage or backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController to Gen5 bays.\u003c\/strong\u003e A SlimSAS-generation card feeding two MCIO U.2 adapters or front bays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed-generation chassis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep existing SlimSAS cabling on the host side while moving devices to MCIO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced lane use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Split one x8 port into two independent x4 devices instead of adding a switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from the MCIO x8 to 2×SlimSAS x4 cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirection and host standard. That cable starts from an MCIO host; this one starts from a SlimSAS 8x host and ends in two MCIO 4x ports. Pick the one whose host connector matches your board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo both MCIO ports run at Gen5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each leg is a full x4 PCIe 5.0 link, subject to what the host port and the device negotiate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the two legs go to different devices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are independent x4 links — a U.2 adapter on one and an M.2 card or bay on the other works fine, as long as the host port supports the devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work in a PCIe 4.0 system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. On a Gen4 host both legs negotiate to 16 GT\/s, and on Gen3 hardware to 8 GT\/s. The cable is passive and passes whatever the host and the devices agree on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8x to 2 × MCIO x4 cable, 80 cm (SKU B0CGD5G29N)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/mini-cooledge-iomcio\"\u003eAll MCIO (Mini Cooledge IO) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/diliving-mcio-x8-to-2-slimsasx4-sff-ta-1016-74pin-to-2-sff-ta-1016-38pin-pcie-gen5-mini-cooledge-io-double-straight-cable-80cmcbl-mcio-1235m5y\"\u003eMCIO x8 to 2× SlimSAS x4, PCIe Gen5, 80 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981333348648,"sku":"B0CGD5G29N","price":38.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/ASFDF.jpg?v=1713328501"},{"product_id":"diliving-pci-express-x16-to-4-slimsas-8x-expander-8-u-2-nvme-ssd-adapter-with-sff-8654-74-pin-connector-and-broadcom-plx8748-chipset-for-servers","title":"DiLinKer PCIe x16 to 4x SlimSAS 8X Adapter, 8x U.2 NVMe, SFF-8654 74-Pin, PLX8748, Full \u0026 Low Profile","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour \u003cstrong\u003eSlimSAS 8x (SFF-8654, 74-pin)\u003c\/strong\u003e ports on a single PCIe x16 slot, enough for \u003cstrong\u003eeight U.2 NVMe drives\u003c\/strong\u003e. The switching is done on the card by a Broadcom PLX8748, so the motherboard does not need bifurcation support and the drives do not need to share one x4 link at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the card actually does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA switch, not a splitter.\u003c\/strong\u003e A PLX8748 is a PCIe switch: one x16 uplink to the host, 32 lanes out to the drives, all non-blocking inside the chip. That is why this works in a plain x16 slot on a board that knows nothing about bifurcation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour ports, two drives each.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each 74-pin SlimSAS port carries eight lanes, which is exactly two U.2 drives at x4. Four ports therefore address eight drives. The cables are not in the box: you need four SlimSAS 8x to 2× U.2 assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bandwidth maths, honestly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The uplink is Gen3 x16, about 15.75 GB\/s shared across eight drives. Eight Gen3 NVMe drives can each pull ~3.5 GB\/s on their own, so this is deliberately oversubscribed. For capacity, for sequential work on a few drives at a time and for anything that is not simultaneous full-speed reads on all eight, it is fine — and it is a fraction of the cost of a Gen4 switch card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for a chassis, not a desktop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-height bracket fitted, low-profile bracket in the box, 148 × 80 mm card. Designed for 2U and 4U servers where eight U.2 bays need feeding from one slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003ePCIe 3.0 x16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownstream ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e4 × SlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin (8 lanes each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e8 × U.2 NVMe (SFF-8639), two per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch chip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eBroadcom PLX PEX8748\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eDL-CNS44PE16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e148 × 80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrackets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eFull profile fitted, low profile included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eB0CG91X5ZG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA free PCIe x16 slot — bifurcation support is not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.2 NVMe drives via four SlimSAS 8x to 2× U.2 cables (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcuLink (SFF-8611) backplanes, with the matching SlimSAS to OcuLink cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS or SATA drives — this card carries PCIe only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoards where the x16 slot is wired x8 — the uplink will not train as intended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCables: none are included, and a plain SlimSAS 4x cable will only reach half the drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGen4 drives expecting Gen4 throughput — the switch is Gen3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight U.2 bays in a 2U server.\u003c\/strong\u003e One card replaces four separate x4 host links and leaves the rest of the slots free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-NVMe storage nodes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Capacity-dense arrays where the working set is spread across drives rather than hammering one at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkstations with a big case.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight U.2 drives in the front cages, all fed from the top x16 slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the cables come with the card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You need four SlimSAS 8x (SFF-8654 74-pin) to 2× U.2 (SFF-8639) cables. We stock them; order four with the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes my motherboard need bifurcation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The PLX8748 handles the splitting. The slot only has to be a real x16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work in an x8 slot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not recommend it. The card expects x16; in an x8 slot it may link down or fail to enumerate at all, and eight drives on eight lanes is not a configuration we would ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run fewer than eight drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Populate one drive per port for four, or use both ends of a port for pairs. Empty ports cost nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Gen4 drives wasted on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will run, at Gen3 speed. If you need Gen4 across eight drives, this is the wrong card — budget for a Gen4 switch instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the drives show up in the BIOS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually as NVMe devices behind a switch. Boot support varies by firmware; if you need to boot from one of these drives, tell us the board model and we will check before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × PCIe x16 to 4 × SlimSAS 8x switch card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × low-profile bracket (full profile fitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cable is continuity- and pinout-tested before it ships and carries a 24-month warranty. If a link does not train, send us the controller model and the backplane part number before returning anything — in most cases the cable is the wrong variant for the port, not faulty, and we would rather tell you that up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diliving-8-port-u-2-to-pci-express-x16-sff-8639-nvme-ssd-adapter-with-sff-8643-mini-sas-hd-36-pin-connector-and-plx8749-chipset-for-servers-lrnv9349-8i\"\u003e8-port U.2 card on SFF-8643 instead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/slimsas-8x-to-2x-u-2-nvme-adapter-with-power-sff-8654-sff-8639-75cm\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x to 2x U.2 cable, 75cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/u-2-nvmesff-8639\"\u003eAll U.2 NVMe cables and adapters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981335019816,"sku":"B0CG91X5ZG","price":228.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/1111111.jpg?v=1712909873"},{"product_id":"diliving-pcie-4-0-slimssas-x4-to-u-3-nvme-adapter-sff-8654-38pin-to-sff-8639-68pin-cable-with-sata-power-75cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS x4 (SFF-8654 38-Pin) to U.3 NVMe Cable, SFF-8639, with SATA Power, 75cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA four-lane PCIe cable from \u003cstrong\u003eSlimSAS 4i (SFF-8654, 38-pin)\u003c\/strong\u003e to a \u003cstrong\u003eU.3\u003c\/strong\u003e drive on the 68-pin SFF-8639 shell, 75 cm, with a SATA power tail. Read the next paragraph before you buy: the connector looks like U.2 and is not wired like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eU.3, not U.2 — and why that matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame shell, different pin assignment.\u003c\/strong\u003e U.3 kept the 68-pin SFF-8639 connector so a single bay could take NVMe, SAS or SATA drives, but it reassigned pins to do it. This cable is wired for the U.3 arrangement. Put a U.2 drive on it and it will usually not enumerate at all — no error, just no device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated PCIe 4.0 x4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four lanes at 16 GT\/s each, roughly 7.9 GB\/s of usable bandwidth, provided the host port and the drive are both Gen4. The 68-pin connector is not a speed limit — the drive and the host link decide the rate, not the shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe SATA tail feeds the drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2.5″ U.3 SSD has no other power input; it needs 12 V and 5 V from the PSU. The 15-pin tail is part of the cable, not an optional extra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e38-pin end where space is tight.\u003c\/strong\u003e SlimSAS shrank the 4i connector so more ports fit along a board edge. If your controller or riser exposes SFF-8654 rather than SFF-8643, this is the cable that reaches a U.3 bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eSlimSAS 4i, SFF-8654, 38-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eU.3, SFF-8639, 68-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eSATA 15-pin tail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e4 (PCIe x4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003ePCIe 4.0 x4 rated (~7.9 GB\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eNVMe on U.3 drives — not U.2, not SAS\/SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eRSL38-3600-AX1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eB0CBP5BKJS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimSAS 4i host ports that carry PCIe lanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.3 NVMe SSDs (the tri-mode pin arrangement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGen4 hosts and drives, which is where this cable earns its price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU.2 drives\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the single most common mistake with this cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS or SATA drives on the 68-pin end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-lane SlimSAS (74-pin) ports — those need an x8 fan-out cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.3 backplane sockets — those need a cable with two plug ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGen4 U.3 drive on a SlimSAS controller.\u003c\/strong\u003e The controller exposes 38-pin ports; the drive is U.3; this is the one cable in the catalogue that joins them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-drive scratch or cache disk.\u003c\/strong\u003e One U.3 drive off one SlimSAS port, powered from the PSU, no backplane involved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack builds with mixed drive generations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep U.3 drives on their own cabling so a U.2 drive never gets plugged into the wrong one by mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a U.2 drive work on this cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That is the whole distinction. U.3 and U.2 share the physical 68-pin connector but not the pin assignment, so a U.2 drive normally does not enumerate. If your drive is U.2, take the U.2 version of this cable instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I tell whether my drive is U.2 or U.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the drive label or the vendor datasheet — U.3 parts are usually described as tri-mode. If you are unsure, send us the model number and we will tell you which cable to take. Getting this wrong is the number one return reason on this SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really PCIe 4.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembly is rated for Gen4 signalling. Actual speed is set by the host port and the drive: any Gen3 link in the chain pulls it back to Gen3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need the SATA power tail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 2.5″ U.3 SSD has no other power input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run SAS or SATA drives on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot with this cable. The 68-pin end here is wired for NVMe on U.3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy drive powers up but is not detected — what now?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst check the drive is U.3 rather than U.2. Second, confirm the SlimSAS port carries PCIe lanes and not SAS. Third, try another port. If it still does not appear, send us the drive model and the controller model and we will work it out with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 4i (SFF-8654) to U.3 (SFF-8639) cable, 75 cm, with SATA power\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cable is continuity- and pinout-tested before it ships and carries a 24-month warranty. If a link does not train, send us the controller model and the backplane part number before returning anything — in most cases the cable is the wrong variant for the port, not faulty, and we would rather tell you that up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diliving-slimsas-4x-to-u-2-nvme-adapter-sff-8654-38p-to-sff-8639-68p-cable-with-power-75cm\"\u003eSlimSAS x4 to U.2 cable — the U.2 version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/slimsas-8x-to-2x-u-2-nvme-adapter-with-power-sff-8654-sff-8639-75cm\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x to 2x U.2 cable, 75cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981337641256,"sku":"B0CBP5BKJS","price":33.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/1-22.jpg?v=1712909770"},{"product_id":"mcio-x8-to-slimsas-x8-sff-ta-1016-sff-8654-gen5-100cm","title":"DiLinKer MCIO x8 to SlimSAS x8, SFF-TA-1016 74Pin to SFF-8654 74Pin, PCIe Gen5 Mini Cooledge IO, Double Straight Cable 100cm (CBL-MCIO-1270S4T2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne MCIO 8x host connector (SFF-TA-1016, 74-pin) on one end, one SlimSAS 8x port (SFF-8654, 74-pin) on the other, all eight lanes passed straight through at PCIe 5.0 speed. This is a one-to-one generation bridge, not a fanout: it connects a modern board that exposes MCIO headers to SlimSAS backplanes, drive cages and adapter cards you already run. The CBL-MCIO-1270S4T2 ships as a double straight assembly, 100 cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 rated, 32 GT\/s per lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to roughly 15.75 GB\/s per x4 group; backward compatible with Gen4 and Gen3 equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 lanes in, 8 lanes out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A straight 1:1 pass-through — no splitting, no switch chip, no retimer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to the SFF pinouts.\u003c\/strong\u003e SFF-TA-1016 74-pin on the host side, SFF-8654 74-pin on the device side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble straight construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two parallel straight runs that route cleanly along chassis walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e No power draw, no firmware, nothing to configure in the OS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eMCIO 8x, SFF-TA-1016, 74-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 host lanes → 8 device lanes (1:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe 5.0, up to 32 GT\/s per lane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe, as determined by the host port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e100 cm \/ 39.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eCBL-MCIO-1270S4T2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0CBBMWWNK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServer and workstation boards with MCIO 8x (SFF-TA-1016) headers, including PCIe 5.0 platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimSAS 8x backplanes, drive cages, U.2 adapters and switch cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 and 3.0 equipment — links negotiate down automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimSAS 4x (38-pin) ports — this cable is 8x on both ends. For a 4-lane fanout, see the MCIO x8 to 2×SlimSAS x4 cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFF-TA-1016 38-pin (x4) headers without an adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives connected directly — the SlimSAS end must meet a port on a backplane, cage or card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform refresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e A new PCIe 5.0 board with MCIO headers driving an existing SlimSAS 8x backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront-panel to cage routing.\u003c\/strong\u003e MCIO board headers feeding rear drive cages over a 100 cm run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab and test benches.\u003c\/strong\u003e One straight 8-lane run between a test board and a SlimSAS device under test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMCIO and SlimSAS are both 74-pin — are they interchangeable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. SFF-TA-1016 (MCIO) and SFF-8654 (SlimSAS) are different standards with different keying and contact layouts, and a plug will not mate with the wrong receptacle. This cable adapts between them at the electrical level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a fanout cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All eight lanes pass from the MCIO end to the SlimSAS end as one x8 link. If you need to split eight lanes into two x4 ports, use the MCIO x8 to 2×SlimSAS x4 cable instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it run NVMe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if the host port carries PCIe. The cable is protocol-agnostic; NVMe, SAS or SATA traffic follows what the host and device negotiate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 100 cm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long reach suits tower servers and 2U chassis where the board headers and the drive cage sit far apart. Keep the run direct and avoid sharp folds to preserve Gen5 signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × MCIO x8 to SlimSAS x8 cable, 100 cm (CBL-MCIO-1270S4T2, SKU B0CBBMWWNK)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/mini-cooledge-iomcio\"\u003eAll MCIO (Mini Cooledge IO) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/mcio-x8-to-mcio-x8-sff-ta-1016-pcie-gen5-80cm\"\u003eMCIO x8 to MCIO x8, PCIe Gen5, 80 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981340000552,"sku":"B0CBBMWWNK","price":43.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/1-1_9027b76a-b764-4e2e-afe4-24a0524ff956.jpg?v=1712718316"},{"product_id":"diliving-slimsas-8x-to-slimsas-8x-sff-8654-74pin-to-sff-8654-74pin-cable-70cm-sast-1267-85","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 8X to SlimSAS 8X, SFF-8654 74pin to SFF-8654 74pin Cable 70cm (SAST-1267-85)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe same straight eight-lane SlimSAS link as our 80 cm cable, cut ten centimetres shorter for tight chassis. The DiLinKer SAST-1267-85 runs SlimSAS 8x to SlimSAS 8x (SFF-8654, 74-pin at both ends), specified for SAS 4.0 at 24 Gb\/s per lane on 30 AWG ribbon. Choose this length when the run from controller to backplane is short and the 80 cm version would leave excess cable coiled in the airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS 4.0, 24 Gb\/s per lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight lanes for 24G HBAs, tri-mode controllers and Gen4-class PCIe backplane links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8x to 8x, straight through.\u003c\/strong\u003e All eight lanes pass 1:1 — the correct cable for a host-to-backplane link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70 cm for compact builds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Less slack in 1U chassis and short-reach layouts means cleaner routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 AWG ribbon construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin and flexible, easy to dress in dense chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive, no firmware.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing to configure — the link negotiates its own speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 (8x), straight 1:1 mapping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSAS 4.0, up to 24 Gb\/s per lane; backward compatible with 12G \/ 6G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe x8 links (Gen3 \/ Gen4 deployments)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWire gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e30 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eRibbon, low-profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e70 cm \/ 27.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSAST-1267-85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0B5CWY628\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-mode and SAS 4.0 controllers with SlimSAS 8x ports, including Broadcom 9600 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoards with SlimSAS 8x headers (AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon Scalable platforms).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS\/SATA backplanes with SFF-8654 8x inputs, and PCIe NVMe backplanes using the same connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCIO (SFF-TA-1016) headers — similar pin count, different standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) ports — the older 36-pin interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives connected directly. This is a host-to-backplane cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort 1U runs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controller to front drive wall without coiling the excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-bay backplane link.\u003c\/strong\u003e One HBA port drives eight SAS or SATA bays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe NVMe expansion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed a SlimSAS-input NVMe backplane from a Gen4 x8 root port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e70 cm or 80 cm — which should I pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the run and add about 10% slack for service and connector bend radius. If both lengths fit, the shorter one is usually the tidier choice; the specifications are otherwise identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as the 80 cm version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrically yes — same 8x straight wiring, SAS 4.0 rating and 30 AWG ribbon. Only the length differs. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/diliving-slimsas-8x-to-slimsas-8x-sff-8654-74pin-to-sff-8654-74pin-cable-80cm\"\u003e80 cm version\u003c\/a\u003e for the longer-run applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for PCIe NVMe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. SFF-8654 carries both SAS and PCIe; 8-lane SlimSAS is a common input on PCIe NVMe backplanes. For PCIe 5.0 links, confirm the signal budget with the backplane vendor first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a 12G backplane work from a 24G controller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the link negotiates down automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8x to SlimSAS 8x cable, 70 cm (SAST-1267-85)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/diliving-slimsas-8x-to-slimsas-8x-sff-8654-74pin-to-sff-8654-74pin-cable-80cm\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x to 8x, 80 cm version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/u-2-nvmesff-8639\"\u003eU.2 NVMe (SFF-8639) cables and adapters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981341081896,"sku":"B0B5CWY628","price":18.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/23131233_e92d7a2e-2be3-48c1-b5e7-8a7daca65d22.jpg?v=1713320846"},{"product_id":"diliving-slimsas-8x-to-slimsas-8x-sff-8654-74pin-to-sff-8654-74pin-cable-80cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 8X to SlimSAS 8X, SFF-8654 74pin to SFF-8654 74pin Cable 80cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA straight 8-lane link for SAS 4.0 and PCIe backplanes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The DiLinKer DLSL74-8815 is an 80 cm SlimSAS cable with a 74-pin SFF-8654 plug at each end, wired 8x to 8x. It carries eight lanes in one low-profile ribbon, so a single HBA port, RAID controller port or motherboard SlimSAS header can feed a full 8-bay backplane without eight discrete cables in the airflow path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS 4.0, 24 Gb\/s per lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matches current tri-mode controllers and 24G SAS expanders, and runs 12G and 6G backplanes at their own negotiated speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8x to 8x, straight through.\u003c\/strong\u003e All eight lanes are passed 1:1 — the right cable for host-to-backplane links, where a fan-out cable would leave four lanes unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 AWG ribbon construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin, flexible and easy to dress in a 1U chassis where round bundles block airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso carries PCIe.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same SFF-8654 8x link is used for PCIe x8 NVMe backplanes; at SAS 4.0 signal integrity this assembly is a comfortable match for Gen4 NVMe links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 cm working length.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches from a front HBA slot to a mid-chassis backplane in most 1U and 2U layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive, no firmware.\u003c\/strong\u003e No retimer or equaliser to power, nothing to configure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 (8x), straight 1:1 mapping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSAS 4.0, up to 24 Gb\/s per lane; backward compatible with SAS 3.0 \/ 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe x8 links (Gen3 \/ Gen4 deployments)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWire gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e30 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eRibbon, low-profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e80 cm \/ 31.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eDLSL74-8815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0C6PC9L7M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e68 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTri-mode and SAS 4.0 controllers with SlimSAS 8x (SFF-8654) ports, including the Broadcom 9600 and 9500 series HBAs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eServer and workstation boards that expose SlimSAS 8x headers — common on AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon Scalable platforms with high drive counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSAS and SATA backplanes with SFF-8654 8x inputs, and PCIe NVMe backplanes that use the same connector for x8 links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSAS 3.0 (12 Gb\/s) and SAS 2.0 (6 Gb\/s) equipment — the link negotiates down automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMCIO (SFF-TA-1016) headers. The two connectors look similar at this pin count but are different standards and will not mate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) ports — that is the older 36-pin interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrives connected directly. This is a host-to-backplane cable; drives need a backplane or a fan-out cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4x (38-pin) SlimSAS ports. Use the 4x variant instead if your header is half-width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHBA to 8-bay backplane.\u003c\/strong\u003e One 9600-series port drives eight SAS or SATA bays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage server rebuild with a newer board.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the existing SFF-8654 backplane and change only the host side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense 1U nodes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribbon construction keeps the cable out of the airflow path between the riser and the drive wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe NVMe expansion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed a SlimSAS-input NVMe backplane from a Gen4 x8 root port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSlimSAS cable options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#f2f2ef;text-align:left;\"\u003eHost port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#f2f2ef;text-align:left;\"\u003eDevice side\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#f2f2ef;text-align:left;\"\u003eUse when\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis product\u003c\/strong\u003e — host to backplane, 8 lanes end to end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e2 × U.2 (SFF-8639)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eTwo NVMe drives without a backplane (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/u-2-nvmesff-8639\"\u003eU.2 cables\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e2 × MiniSAS HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eKeeping an older SFF-8643 backplane (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/minisas-hdsff-8643\"\u003eMiniSAS HD cables\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eMCIO 8x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eYour board uses MCIO rather than SlimSAS (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/mini-cooledge-iomcio\"\u003eMCIO cables\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"8x to 8x\" mean, and why not a fan-out cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means all eight lanes go in one end and come out the other, one lane per lane. A fan-out cable (for example 8x to 2 × 4x, or 8x to 8 × SATA) splits those lanes across several device connectors. Use straight-through when the device is a single 8-lane backplane; use a fan-out when the device is individual drives or 4-lane connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this cable for PCIe NVMe instead of SAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. SFF-8654 carries both SAS and PCIe, and 8-lane SlimSAS is a common input on PCIe NVMe backplanes. Deployments are typically Gen3 or Gen4. For PCIe 5.0 links, confirm the signal budget with your backplane vendor first — a passive 80 cm assembly at 32 GT\/s leaves very little margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a 12G SAS backplane work with a 24G controller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The link negotiates to the slowest component, so a 24G HBA with a 12G backplane and 12G drives runs at 12 Gb\/s. The cable itself does not limit the link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to check the pinout before buying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a straight host-to-backplane link on standard equipment, no — both ends follow the SFF-8654 8x pinout. If your backplane comes from a system vendor that re-purposes the connector, send us the model and we will check the lane order with you before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between SlimSAS and MiniSAS HD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlimSAS is SFF-8654: 74-pin for 8 lanes, 38-pin for 4 lanes, designed for SAS 4.0 and high-density PCIe. MiniSAS HD is SFF-8643: 36-pin, 4 lanes, the previous generation. They are not compatible; the board and backplane must both use the same standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 80 cm version available in other lengths?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this cable is also stocked in 70 cm for shorter 1U runs. If you need a length that is not listed, contact us — short custom lengths are usually available from stock production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8x to SlimSAS 8x cable, 80 cm (DLSL74-8815)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. Cables are tested for continuity and shorts before packing; if a link fails to train, contact us with your controller and backplane models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/u-2-nvmesff-8639\"\u003eU.2 NVMe (SFF-8639) cables and adapters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/minisas-hdsff-8643\"\u003eMiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981343179048,"sku":"B0C6PC9L7M","price":21.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/23131233.jpg?v=1713320796"},{"product_id":"diliving-slimsas-8x-to-8-sas-sff-8654-74pin-to-8-sff-8482-29pin-with-4-big4pin-power-cable100cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 8X to 8*SAS, SFF-8654 74pin to 8*SFF-8482 29pin with 4*Big4pin Power Cable(100cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrive eight SAS or SATA disks straight from one SlimSAS port. This DiLinKer 100 cm assembly runs from a SlimSAS 8x host connector (SFF-8654, 74-pin) to eight SFF-8482 29-pin drive connectors — the direct-attach plug used on SAS drives — and includes four Big4pin power leads, because SFF-8482 leaves drive power to a separate feed. No backplane required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo backplane needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SFF-8482 ends plug directly into SAS drives — ideal for tray-less builds and test rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight drives, one host port.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight lanes, one drive per lane, up to 24 Gb\/s per lane on SAS targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower leads included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Big4pin (Molex) leads bridge PSU power to the drive connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSFF-8654 8x host side.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matches current 24G HBAs and RAID controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 cm for tower and 2U layouts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long reach with slack for drive removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 × SFF-8482, 29-pin (data + power bridge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e4 × Big4pin (Molex) leads from the system PSU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8, one drive per lane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eUp to SAS 4.0, 24 Gb\/s per lane; SATA III drives at 6 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSAS or SATA targets (host must speak the matching protocol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e100 cm \/ 39.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eDL-8654-SAS29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0B9MFX6LR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS HBAs and RAID controllers with a SlimSAS 8x (74-pin) port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS drives with SFF-8482 29-pin connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA drives where the SFF-8482 plug includes a SATA signal bridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNVMe drives. This assembly carries SAS\/SATA protocol only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackplanes with SlimSAS inputs — for those, use a SlimSAS to SlimSAS cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives without an SFF-8482 connector (most consumer SATA drives use separate 7-pin data + power).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-attach JBOD.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controller port driving eight bare drives on rails or in a tray-less cage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest and qualification rigs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap drives quickly without rewiring a backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy drive reuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Put SFF-8482-equipped SAS disks onto a modern 24G controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is SFF-8482, exactly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the 29-pin connector on SAS drives that combines the data signal with a power passthrough. The data side carries SAS or SATA signaling; the power side is bridged from a Molex lead — which is why this cable includes the four Big4pin power inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use SATA drives with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually yes: many SFF-8482 plugs include the SATA bridge notch so a SATA drive can be mated, and SAS controllers accept SATA targets. Check your drive's connector before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a backplane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — that is the point of this cable. It is for direct-attach builds where drives are reachable without a backplane. If your chassis has a backplane with SlimSAS inputs, a straight SlimSAS cable is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it run NVMe drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. SFF-8482 and this assembly are SAS\/SATA. For NVMe, see our U.2 (SFF-8639) and SlimSAS PCIe cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8x to 8 × SFF-8482 cable, 100 cm (SKU B0B9MFX6LR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × Big4pin power leads (integrated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/minisas-hdsff-8643\"\u003eAll MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981343899944,"sku":"B0B9MFX6LR","price":35.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/4444.jpg?v=1713258405"},{"product_id":"slimsas-8x-to-2x-oculink-4x-sff-8654-sff-8611-80cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 8X to 2*oCulink 4X, SFF-8654 74pin to 2*SFF-8611 36pin Cable 80cm(Broadcom MPN 05-60001-00, CBL-SAST-1154-85)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA PCIe 4.0 fan-out built to the SFF-9402 reference design. The DiLinKer CBL-SAST-1154-85 takes one SlimSAS 8x host connector (SFF-8654, 74-pin) and splits its eight lanes into two OCuLink 4x ports (SFF-8611, 36-pin). It is the reference-replacement cable for Broadcom MPN 05-60001-00, used with tri-mode and NVMe HBAs that feed OCuLink-input drive enclosures and adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to the Broadcom reference design.\u003c\/strong\u003e A functional replacement for MPN 05-60001-00 (CBL-SAST-1154-85) at a lower price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 4.0, 16 GT\/s per lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two full x4 links, about 7.9 GB\/s per port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSFF-9402 compliant assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pinout and construction the mainstream NVMe and tri-mode HBAs are validated against.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 lanes in, 2 × x4 out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both OCuLink ports run at full four-lane width simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 cm working length.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard reach from an HBA slot to mid-chassis devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e2 × OCuLink 4x, SFF-8611, 36-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 host lanes → 2 × 4 device lanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe 4.0 (16 GT\/s per lane); backward compatible with 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSFF-9402; Broadcom MPN 05-60001-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e80 cm \/ 31.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eCBL-SAST-1154-85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0B8N9N8HC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcom 9400 and 9600 series tri-mode\/NVMe HBAs with SlimSAS 8x ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive enclosures, backplanes and U.2 adapters that take OCuLink 4x input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 3.0 equipment — links negotiate down automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS-only controllers. This cable is for PCIe links; an SAS controller will not detect NVMe devices behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives connected directly. OCuLink is data only — drives need a powered adapter or enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCIO (SFF-TA-1016) host ports — different connector standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-mode HBA to NVMe shelf.\u003c\/strong\u003e One SlimSAS 8x port feeding two OCuLink-input drive groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference-cable replacement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap a lost or damaged 05-60001-00 without requalifying the build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNVMe expansion on a budget.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reuse existing OCuLink gear from a newer SlimSAS controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a drop-in replacement for Broadcom 05-60001-00?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built to the same SFF-9402 reference design with the same connectors and length, so it serves the same role in HBA-to-enclosure links. It is not manufactured by Broadcom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plug U.2 drives into the OCuLink ends?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. OCuLink is data only. Use a U.2 adapter or enclosure that takes OCuLink input and supplies drive power, or our OCuLink to U.2 cable with the integrated power lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it carry SAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SlimSAS connector can, but this assembly is used for PCIe links in NVMe and tri-mode designs. Match the protocol to what your controller and devices speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoth ports at full speed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The eight host lanes are physically split 4 + 4 — no bridge chip, no shared uplink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8x to 2 × OCuLink 4x cable, 80 cm (CBL-SAST-1154-85)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. 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This DiLinKer 85 cm cable starts at the LP (low-profile latch) variant of the SlimSAS 8x connector (SFF-8654 LP, 74-pin) — the plug used on Dell's 12G\/24G RAID controllers — and fans out to eight standard SATA 7-pin plugs. It is the single-cable answer to \"my PERC card has one SlimSAS port and my chassis has eight SATA bays\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Dell PERC H750 \/ H755.\u003c\/strong\u003e The LP latch variant mates the controller's SlimSAS port without adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight drives, one cable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of the eight lanes maps to one SATA drive through the fan-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 24 Gb\/s per lane on SAS targets.\u003c\/strong\u003e SATA III drives run at their usual 6 Gb\/s; SAS targets get the full link speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e85 cm for 1U and 2U routing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches the drive wall with a little slack for service loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces eight cables.\u003c\/strong\u003e One slim run instead of a fist of SATA cables in the airflow path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x LP, SFF-8654 LP, 74-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 × SATA, 7-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8, one SATA drive per lane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 24 Gb\/s per lane (SAS); SATA III drives at 6 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSATA target drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e85 cm \/ 33.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eDL-3143\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0B5CRTG52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDell PERC H750 and H755 RAID controllers (SlimSAS LP port).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther controllers that use the same SFF-8654 LP 74-pin plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA III drives and SATA backplane ports as targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControllers with a standard-height SlimSAS plug or a MiniSAS HD port — the LP variant will not mate with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNVMe drives. This assembly carries SAS\/SATA protocol, not PCIe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe SATA ends as host ports — they are targets and must go to drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDell server rebuild.\u003c\/strong\u003e H750\/H755 to eight SATA bays with one cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage upgrade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add SATA capacity to a PERC-based server without a new controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow-critical chassis.\u003c\/strong\u003e One flat run instead of eight round cables across the fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit my Dell controller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for the SlimSAS LP port used on PERC H750 and H755. If your controller is a different model, check whether it uses the same LP 74-pin plug — or send us the model and we will confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect SAS drives instead of SATA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fan-out ends are standard SATA 7-pin plugs, so the target side is SATA equipment. For SAS drives with SFF-8482 connectors, use a SlimSAS to 8×SAS cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the drives need separate power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this is a data cable. Drives take power from the PSU or backplane as usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the LP connector different from normal SlimSAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pinout and signals are the same; the housing and latch are lower-profile so the plug clears the shroud around Dell controller ports. A standard SlimSAS plug will not latch correctly on these cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS LP X8 to 8 × SATA cable, 85 cm (SKU B0B5CRTG52)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. 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This 80 cm cable converts a SlimSAS 8x host port (SFF-8654, 74-pin) into two MiniSAS HD x4 ports (SFF-8643, 36-pin) using the pinout Broadcom ships as \u003cstrong\u003e05-60002-00\u003c\/strong\u003e (cable part 5067-6862) — the NVMe cable for \u003cstrong\u003eSupermicro Purley\u003c\/strong\u003e backplanes. Those boards carry NVMe on SFF-8643 using an older legacy pinout rather than the SFF-9402 assignment, so a general-purpose SAS\/SATA cable leaves the drives undetected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this is the NVMe variant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNVMe pinout, not the SAS one.\u003c\/strong\u003e PCIe lanes and sidebands are assigned for NVMe on the SFF-8643 end. This is the difference that makes a Supermicro Purley NVMe bay enumerate at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatched to Supermicro Purley backplanes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadcom lists this part specifically for Purley-generation NVMe backplanes. The original is built with \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e SFF-8643 connectors — that white shell sits on the backplane and is your cue there. Our cable uses dark connectors on both ends, exactly like the SAS\/SATA variant, so the two are indistinguishable until you read the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 lanes in, 2 × x4 out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each MiniSAS HD port carries a full four-lane PCIe link. No switch, no retimer, no BIOS setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne cable instead of two.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single 8x connector feeds both NVMe bays, halving the cable count across the airflow path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 cm of reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized for 1U and 2U Purley chassis where the controller sits ahead of the NVMe cage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e2 × MiniSAS HD, SFF-8643, 36-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 host lanes → 2 × 4 device lanes (PCIe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eNVMe drives on Supermicro Purley backplanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eNVMe (PCIe); a PCIe-capable host port is required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSupermicro Purley NVMe — not the SFF-9402 NVMe assignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e80 cm \/ 31.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcom MPN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e05-60002-00 (cable part 5067-6862), cross-reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory part number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eDL-A640\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eDark, both ends — identical to the SAS\/SATA variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0B5CWK6V1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupermicro Purley-generation backplanes with NVMe on SFF-8643 (the white connectors are on the backplane, not on the cable).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-mode and NVMe-capable controllers with SlimSAS 8x ports, including Broadcom 94xx and 96xx series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems where the existing cable is marked Broadcom 05-60002-00 or 5067-6862.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS\/SATA backplanes\u003c\/strong\u003e — use the 05-60003-00 variant; this pinout is NVMe-specific.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNVMe backplanes built to SFF-9402 with SFF-8643 connectors — the sideband assignment is different, so use the 05-60001-00 or 05-60004-00 variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-Supermicro NVMe cages until you check the pinout. Most newer cages use SFF-9402 and need a different cable; send us the backplane model and we will confirm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurley NVMe tier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two NVMe bays fed from one 8x port on a 94xx or 96xx tri-mode controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing a lost OEM cable.\u003c\/strong\u003e A like-for-like spare for a system that shipped with Broadcom 05-60002-00 \/ 5067-6862.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNVMe cache alongside SAS storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated pair of PCIe links, separate from the SAS\/SATA runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know whether my backplane needs this cable or the SAS\/SATA one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the SFF-8643 connectors on the backplane, not on the cable. If they are \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e and the board is a Supermicro Purley design carrying NVMe drives, this is the cable (Broadcom marks 05-60002-00 the same way). If they are the usual black SAS\/SATA ports, or the cage is double-plumbed for U.2 and SAS\/SATA, you want the 05-60003-00 variant instead. Our own cable is dark on both variants and carries no colour code, so check the label: \u003cstrong\u003eDL-A640\u003c\/strong\u003e for this one, \u003cstrong\u003eRSL74-7657\u003c\/strong\u003e for the SAS\/SATA version. Both fit physically; the wiring is what differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour two 80 cm variants look the same — how do I avoid mixing them up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the same assembly except for the wiring, and both use dark connectors, so they look identical in the hand. Go by the label on the cable, not by the connector colour. If a cable arrives unlabelled, or the labels get swapped in a parts bin, contact us with the order number before you install it: fitting the wrong pinout does no damage, but the drives will not enumerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I fit the wrong variant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connectors mate and nothing is damaged, but the drives do not enumerate: the host sees no link because the PCIe lanes or sidebands land on the wrong pins. If a new build shows empty drive slots, check the pinout variant before replacing hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work in a non-Supermicro NVMe backplane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if that backplane also uses this older NVMe pinout. Most backplanes with SFF-8654 or OCuLink connectors follow SFF-9402 and need a different cable. Tell us the backplane model and we will confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run SAS or SATA drives on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Broadcom classifies this part as NVMe-only. For SAS\/SATA drives in an SFF-8643 cage, use the 05-60003-00 variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8x to 2 × MiniSAS HD NVMe cable, 80 cm — part number DL-A640 on the label (SKU B0B5CWK6V1)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or a drive is not detected, contact us with your controller and backplane model numbers and we will confirm the correct pinout variant before you return anything. Quote the part number printed on the cable label — the two 80 cm variants look identical, so the label is the only reliable way to tell them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/slimsas-8x-to-2x-minisas-hd-80cm-05-60003-00\"\u003eSlimSAS to 2× MiniSAS HD — SAS\/SATA variant (05-60003-00)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/minisas-hdsff-8643\"\u003eAll MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/mcio-x8-to-2x-minisas-hd-sff-ta-1016-sff-8643-gen4-80cm\"\u003eMCIO x8 to 2× MiniSAS HD, PCIe Gen4, 80 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981348651304,"sku":"B0B5CWK6V1","price":23.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/1-1_7325c576-852f-4ef8-9e26-ab776f957e99.jpg?v=1713168924"},{"product_id":"diliving-slimsas-4x-to-minisas-hd-sff-8654-38pin-to-sff-8643-36pin-cable-100cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 4X to MiniSAS HD, SFF-8654 38pin to SFF-8643 36pin Cable 100cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBridge two generations of storage cabling with one cable. The DiLinKer 100cm assembly connects a SlimSAS 4x host connector (SFF-8654, 38-pin) to a MiniSAS HD device port (SFF-8643, 36-pin), carrying the same four lanes between the newer and previous connector standards. Use it when the controller has moved to SlimSAS but the backplane or adapter in the chassis is still SFF-8643.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew host, old backplane.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps SFF-8643 drive cages and adapters in service when the controller side is SlimSAS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour lanes, straight through.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1:1 x4 link with no switch chip in the path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol follows the host.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carries SAS or PCIe — tri-mode controllers and PCIe SlimSAS headers both work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim 38-pin connector.\u003c\/strong\u003e The half-width SlimSAS plug fits the densest controller layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100cm working length.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard reach for 1U and 2U routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px; background: #fafafa; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 4x, SFF-8654, 38-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px; background: #fafafa; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eMiniSAS HD, SFF-8643, 36-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px; background: #fafafa; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e4 (x4), straight 1:1 mapping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px; background: #fafafa; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eUp to SAS 4.0, 24 Gb\/s per lane (protocol and speed follow the host)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px; background: #fafafa; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e100 cm \/ 39.37 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px; background: #fafafa; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eRSL38-1067\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px; background: #fafafa; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eB0B5CCLGNF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px; background: #fafafa; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS and tri-mode controllers with a SlimSAS 4x (38-pin) port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoards with SlimSAS 4x headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFF-8643 backplanes, drive cages and U.2 adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12G and 6G equipment — links negotiate down to the slowest component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimSAS 8x (74-pin) hosts — this cable is 4x on the host side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCIO (SFF-TA-1016) host ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives connected directly. The SFF-8643 end must meet a backplane, cage or adapter port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController refresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e A SlimSAS-generation card driving an existing SFF-8643 backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed-generation storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e SAS or NVMe devices on SFF-8643 hardware fed from a SlimSAS host.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort chassis runs.\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 cm suits 1U builds where the 100 cm version would need coiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich end is newer — SlimSAS or MiniSAS HD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlimSAS (SFF-8654) is the newer standard, designed for SAS 4.0 and denser boards. MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) is the previous generation. This cable lets equipment from both generations work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run NVMe through it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if the host port carries PCIe — tri-mode controllers and PCIe SlimSAS headers do. The device side must also be PCIe equipment, such as an SFF-8643 NVMe backplane or U.2 adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a 12G backplane work from a 24G controller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The link negotiates to 12 Gb\/s. The cable does not limit the link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to check the pinout first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn standard equipment, no — both ends follow their SFF specifications. If your backplane comes from a system vendor that re-purposes connectors, send us the model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 4x to MiniSAS HD cable, 100 cm (SKU B0B5CCLGNF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/minisas-hdsff-8643\"\u003eAll MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981349929256,"sku":"B0B5CCLGNF","price":19.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/sddfd_4bc29260-e217-4a40-b452-b12632abda48.jpg?v=1713164034"},{"product_id":"diliving-slimsas-x8-to-8-sata-sff-8654-74p-to-8-sata-7p-slimsas-host-raid-to-sata-target-hd-85cm-cable","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS X8 to 8*SATA, SFF-8654 74P to 8*SATA 7P, SlimSAS Host\/RAID to SATA Target HD, 85cm Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eBreak one SlimSAS 8x port (SFF-8654, 74-pin) out to eight SATA 7-pin drops. On a RAID or HBA card whose internal port is SlimSAS, this one assembly replaces eight separate SATA cables — eight hard drives or SSDs served from a single connector. It is the SlimSAS-generation successor to the classic SFF-8087 to 8×SATA fanout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 drives from one port.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight SATA 7-pin drops share one SlimSAS 8x host connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS or SATA capable.\u003c\/strong\u003e The link carries SATA and SAS traffic — the protocol is decided by the host port and the drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidier airflow.\u003c\/strong\u003e One 74-pin run instead of eight loose cables across the chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e85 cm drops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long enough for host-to-cage routing in tower and 2U builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive breakout.\u003c\/strong\u003e No bridge chip — each drop is a straight lane to its drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 × SATA 7-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 host lanes → 8 SATA drops (1:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e12 Gb\/s SAS \/ 6 Gb\/s SATA, per host and drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e85 cm \/ 33.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eRSL74-8447-AX1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB09S3NKZNZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID and HBA controllers with SlimSAS 8x ports, including LSI\/Broadcom 9300, 9400 and 9600 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoards with SlimSAS 8x internal headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA and SAS drives with standard 7-pin data ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFF-8087 or SFF-8643 hosts — those need their own fanout cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect backplane ports of a different standard; match the backplane connector first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower — this cable carries data only; drives need their own power leads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAID rebuild.\u003c\/strong\u003e A SlimSAS RAID card driving eight SATA disks in a tower chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold storage arrays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-cost SATA spinners hung off a single 8x HBA port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable management refresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace eight aging SATA cables with one managed fanout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan each drop run at 6 Gb\/s simultaneously?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A SlimSAS 8x link provides enough bandwidth for eight SATA drives at full 6 Gb\/s — SATA traffic peaks well below the aggregated link capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with SAS drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the host port carries SAS and the drive side supports it, yes — the cable is protocol-agnostic. Check that your drive ends accept a 7-pin SATA-style data plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as an SFF-8087 fanout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame idea, newer connector. SlimSAS (SFF-8654) is the SAS 4.0-generation 74-pin port; SFF-8087 is the older internal mini-SAS plug. They do not mate with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the drops need power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this is a data-only assembly. Each drive still needs a standard power lead from the PSU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8x to 8×SATA fanout cable, 85 cm (SKU B09S3NKZNZ)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/diliving-slimsas-8x-to-slimsas-8x-sff-8654-74pin-to-sff-8654-74pin-cable-80cm\"\u003eSlimSAS 8X to SlimSAS 8X cable, 80 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/diliving-slimsas-8x-to-2-u-2-nvme-adapter-sff-8654-74pin-to-2-sff-8639-68pin-cable-with-power-75cmbroadcom-mpn-05-60005-00-cbl-sast-0953\"\u003eSlimSAS 8X to 2× U.2 NVMe Adapter with power, 75 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981351371048,"sku":"B09S3NKZNZ","price":32.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/61ZtPUKmhSL.jpg?v=1712027820"},{"product_id":"slimsas-x8-to-2x-slimsas-x4-sff-8654-80cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS x8 to 2x SlimSAS x4 Cable, SFF-8654 74-Pin to 2x 38-Pin, 80cm (Broadcom 05-60004-00, RSL74-9219)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne SlimSAS 8i port (SFF-8654, 74-pin) becomes two SlimSAS 4i ports (SFF-8654, 38-pin). The pinout is \u003cstrong\u003eSFF-9402\u003c\/strong\u003e, the reference Broadcom uses for its multi-protocol internal cables, so the same assembly is specified for SAS and for PCIe links. Broadcom lists this cable as \u003cstrong\u003e05-60004-00\u003c\/strong\u003e — cable part 5067-6103, described as “x8 8654 to 2x4 8654, 9402”. Our factory part number is \u003cstrong\u003eRSL74-9219\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 9402 pinout matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 4i backplane ports from one 8i host port.\u003c\/strong\u003e Backplanes frequently present their lanes as x4 connectors even when the host side is x8. This is the cable that turns one 74-pin port into the two 38-pin plugs that backplane actually has.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSFF-9402, not a generic 8654 cable.\u003c\/strong\u003e SFF-9402 defines how the sideband and lane pairs land for multi-protocol operation. A cable built to a different assignment will physically mate and then fail to train, which is why the pinout reference matters more than the connector shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-referenced to Broadcom 05-60004-00.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadcom documents it for \u003cstrong\u003e9560-16i, 9560-8i, 9580-8i8e, 9500-16i and 9500-8i\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are replacing an OEM cable on one of those cards, this is the cross-reference you are looking for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 cm, tested end to end.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each assembly is continuity- and pinout-tested before packing. The label carries the factory part number, which is the only reliable way to check you have the right cable once it is inside a chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eSlimSAS 8i, SFF-8654, 74-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e2 × SlimSAS 4i, SFF-8654, 38-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e8 in, 2 × 4 out (passive fan-out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eSFF-9402 (SAS and\/or PCIe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcom MPN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e05-60004-00 (cable part 5067-6103), cross-reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory part number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eRSL74-9219\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e6970958101132\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eB09S3DQXGS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackplanes with x4 SFF-8654 ports whose pinout follows SFF-9402\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcom 9560-16i, 9560-8i, 9580-8i8e, 9500-16i and 9500-8i controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS or PCIe lanes, per the SFF-9402 reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackplanes with SFF-8643 (36-pin) ports — use Broadcom 05-60003-00 instead, we stock it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackplanes that present a single x8 SFF-8654 port — that is a straight x8 to x8 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCIO (SFF-TA-1016) ports: a different connector family entirely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight-lane controller into a 2×4 backplane.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common case: a 16i or 8i Broadcom card whose ports are x8, feeding a cage that exposes two x4 SlimSAS connectors per group of drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping a cage when the controller changes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The backplane stays; the new card has x8 SlimSAS. One cable per group of eight lanes and the cage does not need replacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing a damaged or missing OEM cable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross-referenced to 05-60004-00, with the factory part number printed on the label so you can verify it against the build sheet before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between this cable and Broadcom 05-60003-00?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe far end. Both take an x8 SlimSAS (74-pin) host port; \u003cstrong\u003e05-60004-00\u003c\/strong\u003e splits it into two SlimSAS 4i (38-pin) plugs, while \u003cstrong\u003e05-60003-00\u003c\/strong\u003e splits it into two MiniSAS HD (36-pin, SFF-8643) plugs. Choose by the connectors on your backplane, not by the controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it carry SAS, PCIe, or both?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadcom lists it as an SFF-9402 multi-protocol cable “for SAS and\/or PCIe”. Which one you get is decided by what is on the other end of the link; the cable itself is passive wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich controllers is it specified for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadcom names 9560-16i, 9560-8i, 9580-8i8e, 9500-16i and 9500-8i. Other x8 SlimSAS controllers generally work if the backplane follows SFF-9402, but those five are the documented pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy two x4 connectors instead of one x8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause that is what the backplane has. Many cages present lanes in groups of four even when the host port is eight lanes wide; a fan-out cable is the standard way to bridge the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know my backplane follows SFF-9402?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the backplane documentation for the SFF-9402 reference, or send us the model number. If the cage is wired to a vendor-proprietary pinout, no off-the-shelf cable will train it correctly — and that is worth knowing before you order rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use only one of the two legs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable is passive, so leaving one leg unconnected does not damage anything, but you would be paying for a fan-out and getting half the lanes. If only one 4i group is populated, a straight x4 cable to that group is the cleaner build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8i to 2 × SlimSAS 4i cable, 80 cm (SKU B09S3DQXGS, factory part RSL74-9219)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cable is continuity- and pinout-tested before it ships and carries a 24-month warranty. If a link does not train, send us the controller model and the backplane part number before returning anything — in most cases the cable is the wrong variant for the port, not faulty, and we would rather tell you that up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/slimsas-8x-to-2x-minisas-hd-80cm-05-60003-00\"\u003eSlimSAS 8X to 2x MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643), Broadcom 05-60003-00\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/slimsas-8x-to-2x-oculink-4x-sff-8654-sff-8611-80cm\"\u003eSlimSAS 8X to 2x oCuLink 4X, SFF-8611\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/slimsas-8x-to-2x-u-2-nvme-adapter-with-power-sff-8654-sff-8639-75cm\"\u003eSlimSAS 8X to 2x U.2 NVMe adapter with power, 75cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981352321320,"sku":"B09S3DQXGS","price":23.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/sdasdas.jpg?v=1713335876"},{"product_id":"slimsas-8x-to-2x-minisas-hd-80cm-05-60003-00","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 8X to 2x MiniSAS HD 4X Cable, SFF-8654 to 2x SFF-8643, SAS\/SATA, 80cm (Broadcom 05-60003-00, RSL74-7657)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSAS\/SATA\u003c\/strong\u003e variant of the 8x SlimSAS fan-out. This 80 cm cable takes one SlimSAS 8x host connector (SFF-8654, 74-pin) and splits its eight lanes into two MiniSAS HD x4 ports (SFF-8643, 36-pin). It is the pinout that Broadcom ships as \u003cstrong\u003e05-60003-00\u003c\/strong\u003e (cable part 5067-6866, listed as “x8 8654 to 2x4 8643, 9402 SAS”) — the one for backplanes that carry SAS or SATA drives. That means either a SAS\/SATA-only backplane, whose SFF-8643 ports carry nothing but SAS\/SATA, or a double-plumbed backplane that brings two separate wirings to the same drive bays: one U.2 (PCIe) path and one SAS\/SATA path. This cable feeds the SAS\/SATA path, the one whose backplane-side connector is SFF-8643.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this is the SAS\/SATA variant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for SAS\/SATA backplanes.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a SAS\/SATA-only cage the SFF-8643 ports carry SAS\/SATA and nothing else. On a double-plumbed cage the same bays also have a U.2 path; you populate a bay with one drive type and cable only the matching path. Both paths land on SFF-8643 at the backplane, which is why the pinout, not the connector, is what identifies this assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS 4.0, 24 Gb\/s per lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e Backward compatible with 12G and 6G equipment — every link negotiates to the slowest component in the chain, so an older expander costs speed, not compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSFF-9402 sideband assignment.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sidebands follow the SAS definition, so SGPIO and two-wire backplane management keep working exactly as they did with the previous generation of cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 lanes in, 2 × x4 out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A passive lane split — no switch chip, no retimer, nothing to configure in the OS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabelled by part number, not by colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both pinout variants use dark connectors and look identical in the hand, so this assembly ships with \u003cstrong\u003eRSL74-7657\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Broadcom cross-reference printed on its label. Match the label, not the connector colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 cm, the chassis-neutral length.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long enough for controller-to-midplane routing in 1U and 2U servers, short enough to leave no slack loop coiled behind the midplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e2 × MiniSAS HD, SFF-8643, 36-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 host lanes → 2 × 4 device lanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSAS\/SATA drives and backplanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSAS 4.0, up to 24 Gb\/s per lane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSideband\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSFF-9402, SAS assignment (SGPIO \/ two-wire management preserved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e80 cm \/ 31.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcom MPN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e05-60003-00 (cable part 5067-6866), cross-reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory part number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eRSL74-7657\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eDark, both ends — identical to the NVMe variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB09S37RN91\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS\/SATA backplanes and drive cages with SFF-8643 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-plumbed backplanes — one bay, two separate wirings. This cable feeds the SAS\/SATA half (SFF-8643 at the backplane); the U.2 half is cabled separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-mode and SAS controllers with SlimSAS 8x ports, including Broadcom 9400 and 9600 series HBAs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS 3.0 (12 Gb\/s) and SAS 2.0 (6 Gb\/s) equipment — links negotiate down automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupermicro Purley NVMe backplanes\u003c\/strong\u003e with white SFF-8643 connectors — the white shells are on the \u003cem\u003ebackplane\u003c\/em\u003e; our cable is dark on both variants and carries no colour code. Those systems need the 05-60002-00 pinout, which we also stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNVMe backplanes that follow the SFF-9402 specification — use the 05-60001-00 or 05-60004-00 variant instead, because the sideband assignment is different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives connected directly. The SFF-8643 end must meet a port on a backplane, cage or adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCIO (SFF-TA-1016) hosts, or SlimSAS 4x (38-pin) headers — this cable is 8x on the host side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS\/SATA drive cage on a new HBA.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 96xx or 94xx tri-mode controller driving an existing SFF-8643 SAS backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed-protocol chassis.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SAS\/SATA half of a double-plumbed cage, wired from one 8x host port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable management.\u003c\/strong\u003e One 8x run instead of two 4x runs, at a length that leaves no slack loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from Broadcom 05-60002-00?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are 80 cm SlimSAS 8x to 2× MiniSAS HD cables with the same connectors, but they are wired for different backplanes. \u003cstrong\u003e05-60003-00\u003c\/strong\u003e (this cable) is the SAS\/SATA pinout. \u003cstrong\u003e05-60002-00\u003c\/strong\u003e is an NVMe-only cable for Supermicro Purley backplanes, which use a legacy NVMe pinout instead of the SFF-9402 arrangement. Plug the wrong one in and the drives simply do not appear — the connectors fit either way, and the two cables look identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I tell your two 80 cm variants apart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly by the label. Both are built on the same dark SFF-8654 and SFF-8643 connectors with the same jacket, so they look the same in the hand. This one is labelled \u003cstrong\u003eRSL74-7657\u003c\/strong\u003e; the NVMe variant is labelled \u003cstrong\u003eDL-A640\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both labels also carry the Broadcom cross-reference. If a label has come off, send us the order number before installing and we will confirm which variant your order shipped with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you still sell the 100 cm version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 100 cm assembly has been discontinued and this 80 cm cable replaces it — same connectors, same wiring, 20 cm shorter. If your chassis genuinely needs the extra reach, send us the server model and the routing distance and we will confirm what we can supply before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run NVMe drives on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. Broadcom classifies this part as SAS\/SATA. NVMe over SFF-8643 depends on the PCIe sideband signals, and those are assigned differently on this cable than on the NVMe variants. If your backplane takes NVMe drives, tell us the backplane model and we will match the right pinout — usually 05-60002-00, 05-60001-00 or 05-60004-00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is SFF-9402 and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSFF-9402 is a superset of SFF-8448: it keeps the SAS backplane-management signals and adds the PCIe-defined sideband signals on the same connector. That is why one adapter can drive SAS, SATA and NVMe backplanes. What it does not do is make every SFF-8643 backplane interchangeable — many NVMe backplanes, Supermicro Purley among them, still use their own older pinout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “double plumbed” mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means the backplane is wired twice for the same drive bays. One set of traces and connectors serves U.2 NVMe drives (PCIe), another serves SAS\/SATA drives. You populate a bay with one drive type and cable only the matching path — the drive does not auto-switch between them, and cabling both paths to the same host port is not a supported configuration. Broadcom lists this cable for the SAS\/SATA half, the half whose backplane-side connector is SFF-8643. The NVMe half is cabled separately, and on Supermicro Purley boards it needs the 05-60002-00 pinout instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between SlimSAS and MiniSAS HD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlimSAS is SFF-8654 — 74 pins for 8 lanes or 38 pins for 4 lanes, designed around SAS 4.0 (24 Gb\/s). MiniSAS HD is SFF-8643 — 36 pins, 4 lanes, the previous generation. Different connectors, they will not mate; this cable adapts between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8x to 2 × MiniSAS HD cable, 80 cm — part number RSL74-7657 on the label (SKU B09S37RN91)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or a drive is not detected, contact us with your controller and backplane model numbers and we will confirm the correct pinout variant before you return anything. Quote the part number printed on the cable label — the two 80 cm variants look identical, so the label is the only reliable way to tell them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/slimsas-8x-to-2x-minisas-hd-80cm-05-60002-00\"\u003eSlimSAS to 2× MiniSAS HD — NVMe variant for Supermicro Purley (05-60002-00)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/minisas-hdsff-8643\"\u003eAll MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981353369896,"sku":"B09S37RN91","price":23.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/2222.jpg?v=1713252101"},{"product_id":"diliving-slimsas-4x-to-u-2-nvme-adapter-sff-8654-38p-to-sff-8639-68p-cable-with-power-75cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 4X to U.2 NVMe Adapter, SFF-8654 38P to SFF-8639 68P Cable with Power, 75cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne SlimSAS 4x port (SFF-8654, 38-pin) to one U.2 NVMe drive (SFF-8639), with the power branch built into the assembly. This is the single-drive version of our SlimSAS-to-U.2 family — the tidy way to hang a 2.5-inch NVMe SSD off a tri-mode controller, a PCIe switch card or a board header with one 38-pin port to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne port, one drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean x4 link from a SlimSAS 4x host to a U.2 SSD — nothing shared, nothing split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower built into the assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The drive’s power arrives with the data cable; no separate U.2 power adapter needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS 4.0-class signalling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles PCIe and SAS traffic up to the host port’s rating; negotiates down automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e75 cm reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard controller-to-bay routing inside towers and 2U chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e No firmware, no driver, nothing to configure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 4x, SFF-8654, 38-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eU.2 NVMe, SFF-8639\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eIntegrated power branch for the drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e4 lanes, 1:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 24 Gb\/s per lane (SAS 4.0 class)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e75 cm \/ 29.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eRSL38-2309-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB099DYK9CW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-mode and NVMe-capable controllers and boards with SlimSAS 4x (38-pin) ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe SSDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis with standard internal drive power for the branch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimSAS 8x (74-pin) hosts — use the SlimSAS 8x to 2×U.2 cable for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.2 drives behind a backplane — run the host cable to the backplane port instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS-only hosts driving NVMe drives — the protocol follows the host port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-drive boot tier.\u003c\/strong\u003e One fast U.2 SSD off a spare 38-pin port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCache or journal drives.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated x4 links for write-intensive SSDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncremental expansion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add U.2 drives one at a time as 4x ports free up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a separate power cable for the drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The assembly includes the drive power branch, so one cable does data and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from the 2-drive version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2-drive version starts from a SlimSAS 8x 74-pin port and splits into two U.2 drives. This one is a single x4 link for a single drive from a 38-pin port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with a SAS host?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor SAS traffic, yes. For NVMe drives, the host port must carry PCIe — a SAS-only controller will not enumerate an NVMe SSD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the length right for my chassis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75 cm covers most controller-to-bay runs in towers and 2U servers. Route it away from power cables and sharp edges for the cleanest signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 4x to U.2 NVMe adapter cable with power, 75 cm (SKU B099DYK9CW)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/u-2-nvmesff-8639\"\u003eAll U.2 NVMe (SFF-8639) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/diliving-slimsas-8x-to-2-u-2-nvme-adapter-sff-8654-74pin-to-2-sff-8639-68pin-cable-with-power-75cmbroadcom-mpn-05-60005-00-cbl-sast-0953\"\u003eSlimSAS 8X to 2× U.2 NVMe Adapter with power, 75 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981354778920,"sku":"B099DYK9CW","price":21.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/2309.jpg?v=1713147877"},{"product_id":"slimsas-8x-to-2x-u-2-nvme-adapter-with-power-sff-8654-sff-8639-75cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 8X to 2*U.2 NVMe Adapter, SFF-8654 74pin to 2*SFF-8639 68pin Cable with Power, 75cm(Broadcom MPN 05-60005-00, CBL-SAST-0953)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo U.2 NVMe drives from one SlimSAS 8x port, power included. This assembly starts at the SlimSAS 74-pin connector (SFF-8654) and terminates in two U.2 (SFF-8639) drive interfaces, each with its power branch built in. It is the standard companion cable for NVMe-capable RAID and tri-mode controllers, and it follows the Broadcom 05-60005-00 (CBL-SAST-0953) pinout and form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo U.2 drives, one host port.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single 8x connector serves two SFF-8639 drives, four lanes each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower built into the assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each U.2 leg carries its power branch — no separate drive power adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcom-compatible pinout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to the 05-60005-00 \/ CBL-SAST-0953 specification used by NVMe RAID controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e75 cm reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable for controller-to-bay routing in 2U chassis and towers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e No bridge chip, no firmware, no driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 8x, SFF-8654, 74-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e2 × U.2 NVMe, SFF-8639\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eIntegrated power branch on each U.2 leg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 host lanes → 2 × 4 drive lanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eBroadcom MPN 05-60005-00 \/ CBL-SAST-0953 pinout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e75 cm \/ 29.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e05-60005-00 \/ CBL-SAST-0953\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB098JBS7QD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNVMe-capable RAID and tri-mode controllers with SlimSAS 8x ports, including Broadcom 9400\/9600 series NVMe designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe SSDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoards with SlimSAS 8x headers carrying PCIe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS-only hosts — they will not enumerate NVMe drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.2 drives behind a backplane — run the host cable to the backplane port instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimSAS 4x (38-pin) hosts — this assembly is 8x on the host side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNVMe RAID arrays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two U.2 SSDs per 8x port on an NVMe RAID controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoot tier.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast U.2 pair hanging off a tri-mode HBA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM replacement.\u003c\/strong\u003e A drop-in assembly for controllers specified with the 05-60005-00 cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an original Broadcom cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is DiLinKer’s assembly built to the same pinout and form factor as Broadcom’s 05-60005-00 (CBL-SAST-0953), so it plugs into the same controllers and drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need separate power for the drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Each U.2 leg includes its power branch, fed from a standard internal power source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill both drives run at full speed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach drive gets its own four-lane link. Two Gen4 drives saturate the 8x host port together; two Gen3 drives do not come close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I attach just one drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The second leg can be left unconnected — the first drive enumerates normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 8x to 2 × U.2 NVMe adapter cable with power, 75 cm (SKU B098JBS7QD)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/u-2-nvmesff-8639\"\u003eAll U.2 NVMe (SFF-8639) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/diliving-slimsas-4x-to-u-2-nvme-adapter-sff-8654-38p-to-sff-8639-68p-cable-with-power-75cm\"\u003eSlimSAS 4X to U.2 NVMe Adapter with power, 75 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981356974376,"sku":"B098JBS7QD","price":28.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/3333.jpg?v=1713256234"},{"product_id":"diliving-slimsas-4x-to-4-sata-sff-8654-38pin-to-4xsata7pin-cable-100cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 4X to 4*SATA, SFF-8654 38pin to 4xSATA(7pin) Cable, 100cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour SATA drives from one SlimSAS port. This DiLinKer 100 cm fan-out cable starts at a SlimSAS 4x host connector (SFF-8654, 38-pin) and ends in four standard SATA 7-pin plugs, one per lane. It replaces four individual SATA data cables with a single slim run from the controller — the classic fix for cable clutter behind a drive cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne port, four drives.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of the four lanes maps to one SATA drive through the fan-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard SATA plugs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The four 7-pin ends mate with any SATA drive or backplane port — no special connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS controllers run SATA drives.\u003c\/strong\u003e SAS HBAs and RAID cards accept SATA targets, so one 4x port covers four 6 Gb\/s drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim ribbon construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single flat run instead of four round cables blocking airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 cm of reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable for tower cases and 2U chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSlimSAS 4x, SFF-8654, 38-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e4 × SATA, 7-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e4, one SATA drive per lane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSATA III, 6 Gb\/s per drive; SAS 3.0 12 Gb\/s on SAS targets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eSATA target drives (or SAS where the drive supports it)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e100 cm \/ 39.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eRSL38-1277\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB087TD48X4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS HBAs and RAID controllers with a SlimSAS 4x (38-pin) port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackplanes that present SlimSAS 4x inputs with SATA drive bays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA III drives — HDDs and SSDs alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNVMe drives. This cable carries SAS\/SATA protocol, not PCIe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) or MCIO host ports — different connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe SATA ends as host ports. The SATA plugs are targets and must go to drives, not to a motherboard SATA controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable cleanup.\u003c\/strong\u003e One slim run from an HBA to the drive cage instead of four SATA cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-density builds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four drives per SlimSAS port leaves the remaining controller ports free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAS and storage servers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fan-out wiring for 4-bay groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich end is the host?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SlimSAS 38-pin end goes to the controller or backplane that has the SlimSAS port; the four SATA plugs go to the drives. Connecting the SATA end to a motherboard SATA controller will not work — that port expects a drive, not a cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a SAS controller really run SATA drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. SAS controllers are backward compatible with SATA targets; the link negotiates SATA 6 Gb\/s per drive. This is the standard way to mix cheap SATA storage into a SAS build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the drives need extra power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this cable is data only. Each drive takes power from the PSU through its usual SATA or Molex power connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for NVMe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The protocol here is SAS\/SATA. For NVMe over SlimSAS, use a SlimSAS to U.2 adapter cable instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 4x to 4 × SATA cable, 100 cm (SKU B087TD48X4)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/minisas-hdsff-8643\"\u003eAll MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981363298600,"sku":"B087TD48X4","price":20.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/2333.jpg?v=1713151350"},{"product_id":"diliving-slimsas-4x-to-minisas-hd-4x-sff-8654-38pin-to-sff-8643-36pin-cable-80cm","title":"DiLinKer SlimSAS 4X to MiniSAS HD 4X Cable, SFF-8654 38-Pin to SFF-8643 36-Pin, 80cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA four-lane adapter cable that bridges the two generations of internal SAS connector: \u003cstrong\u003eSlimSAS 4i\u003c\/strong\u003e (SFF-8654, 38-pin) on one end, \u003cstrong\u003eMiniSAS HD 4i\u003c\/strong\u003e (SFF-8643, 36-pin) on the other, 80 cm apart. Nothing is split, switched or re-timed. Four lanes in, the same four lanes out, which is exactly what you need when a SlimSAS-era controller or backplane has to reach an SFF-8643-era device — or the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable exists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo connector generations, one link.\u003c\/strong\u003e SlimSAS shrank the 4i connector down to a 38-pin shell so that more ports fit on a board edge, but a great deal of installed hardware still terminates in SFF-8643. This assembly is the plain translation between the two — no change in lane count, no change in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated 24 Gb\/s SAS and 8 GT\/s PCIe per lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both figures are per-lane signalling rates for this assembly. A link always negotiates down to the slowest component in the chain, so an older HBA or a Gen3 host costs you speed, never compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight 1:1 lane mapping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lane 0 to lane 0, lane 3 to lane 3. Because nothing is cross-wired you can also run it backwards, from an SFF-8643 host port into a SlimSAS 4i backplane, provided both ends are 4i.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim shell where space is tight.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 38-pin end is noticeably narrower than a 36-pin MiniSAS HD plug, which is often the only reason this cable is in the build at all: the card or backplane simply has no room for an 8643 shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eSlimSAS 4i, SFF-8654, 38-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eMiniSAS HD 4i, SFF-8643, 36-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e4 (straight, 1:1 mapping)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003e24 Gb\/s per lane SAS · 8 GT\/s per lane PCIe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eSFF-8654 (SlimSAS) · SFF-8643 (MiniSAS HD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px;background:#f7f8fa;width:34%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e3e6ea;padding:7px 10px\"\u003eB081CJGC4F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimSAS 4i (38-pin) ports on a controller, motherboard or backplane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniSAS HD 4i (36-pin) backplanes, drive cages, HBAs and RAID cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS and SATA drives, in either direction of the cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-lane SlimSAS (74-pin) ports — those need an x8 fan-out cable, not this one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal MiniSAS HD (SFF-8644): different shell and latch, a different cable entirely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.2 backplanes whose pinout we have not confirmed for this assembly — ask us with the backplane model before you order for NVMe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRebuilding an older cage on a newer platform.\u003c\/strong\u003e A Gen4 SlimSAS controller feeding a chassis whose drive cage still uses SFF-8643 ports. The cable does the connector translation; the lanes stay whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed-vintage labs and test benches.\u003c\/strong\u003e One cable, two generations of hardware on the bench, without buying a bridge card for a job that only needs wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing a damaged OEM cable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same connector pair, same lane order, same 80 cm reach — a drop-in replacement when the original part is unobtainable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between SFF-8654 38-pin and SFF-8654 74-pin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are SlimSAS, but they carry different lane counts. The 38-pin shell is \u003cstrong\u003e4i\u003c\/strong\u003e (four lanes); the 74-pin shell is \u003cstrong\u003e8i\u003c\/strong\u003e (eight lanes). This cable uses the 38-pin 4i shell, so it mates with a 4-lane SlimSAS port only — a 74-pin port needs an x8 cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs anything split inside the cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a passive four-lane assembly with a straight 1:1 mapping. There is no switch, no retimer and nothing to configure: the host sees the same four lanes it would see with a native 8643 cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it in either direction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as both ends are 4i. The assembly is passive, so which side is host and which is target is decided by your hardware, not by the cable. What it cannot do is change lane count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with NVMe \/ U.2 drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume it will. This assembly is specified at 24 Gb\/s SAS and 8 GT\/s PCIe per lane, and we have not confirmed an SFF-9402 pinout for it. If you are wiring U.2 drives, send us the backplane model and we will tell you which of our cables is specified for that pinout rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the 100 cm version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the length — same connectors, same lane mapping. The 100 cm assembly is useful when the controller sits at the front of a deep chassis; in a standard 2U the 80 cm version leaves less slack to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy backplane has two 4i ports — can I run two of these?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each 4i port needs its own cable back to its own 4i host port. Two cables give you eight lanes in total, but they occupy two separate host connectors — a single 8i port cannot be split by plugging two cables into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × SlimSAS 4i to MiniSAS HD 4i cable, 80 cm (SKU B081CJGC4F)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cable is continuity- and pinout-tested before it ships and carries a 24-month warranty. If a link does not train, send us the controller model and the backplane part number before returning anything — in most cases the cable is the wrong variant for the port, not faulty, and we would rather tell you that up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diliving-slimsas-4x-to-minisas-hd-sff-8654-38pin-to-sff-8643-36pin-cable-100cm\"\u003eSame cable in 100 cm — SlimSAS 4X to MiniSAS HD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diliving-slimsas-4x-to-u-2-nvme-adapter-sff-8654-38p-to-sff-8639-68p-cable-with-power-75cm\"\u003eSlimSAS 4X to U.2 NVMe adapter, SFF-8654 to SFF-8639\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diliving-slimsas-x8-to-8-sata-sff-8654-74p-to-8-sata-7p-slimsas-host-raid-to-sata-target-hd-85cm-cable\"\u003eSlimSAS 8X to 8x SATA, SFF-8654 74-pin to SATA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981365494056,"sku":"B081CJGC4F","price":18.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/sddfd.jpg?v=1713163753"},{"product_id":"mcio-x8-to-2x-slimsas-x4-sff-ta-1016-sff-8654-gen5-80cm","title":"DiLinKer MCIO x8 to 2*SlimSAS x4, SFF-TA-1016 74Pin to 2*SFF-8654 38Pin, PCIe Gen5 Mini Cooledge IO, Double Straight Cable 80cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA PCIe 5.0 bridge between the two newest internal storage connectors. The DiLinKer DLMC74-8871 takes one MCIO 8x host connector (SFF-TA-1016, 74-pin) and splits its eight lanes into two SlimSAS 4x ports (SFF-8654, 38-pin), four lanes each. Use it to feed SlimSAS-generation backplanes and devices from a board that only exposes MCIO headers — increasingly the case on current PCIe 5.0 platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 rated, 32 GT\/s per lane.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two full x4 links, each up to about 15.75 GB\/s, with backward compatibility to Gen4 and Gen3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 lanes in, 2 × x4 out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A physical lane split — no switch chip, no retimer, nothing to configure in the OS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to the SFF pinouts.\u003c\/strong\u003e SFF-TA-1016 on the host side, SFF-8654 38-pin on the device side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble straight construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both legs leave the host connector as separate straight runs for clean routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e No power draw, no firmware, no driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eMCIO 8x, SFF-TA-1016, 74-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e2 × SlimSAS 4x, SFF-8654, 38-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e8 host lanes → 2 × 4 device lanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe 5.0 (32 GT\/s per lane); backward compatible with 4.0 \/ 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth per port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 128 GT\/s (about 15.75 GB\/s at Gen5 x4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePCIe only — the MCIO host port carries no SAS or SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e80 cm \/ 31.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eDLMC74-8871\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eB0DPMCPHPD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;background:#fafafa;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 server and workstation boards with an MCIO 8x (SFF-TA-1016 74-pin) header.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimSAS 4x (38-pin) inputs on NVMe backplanes, U.2 adapters and drive cages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 and 3.0 equipment — links negotiate down automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not work with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimSAS hosts. This cable is driven from the MCIO side only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS-only controllers. The MCIO port carries PCIe lanes, so SAS backplanes fed from an SAS controller need a SAS cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM systems that re-map the MCIO pinout (some Dell, HPE and Lenovo chassis) — check with us first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGen5 NVMe tier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed a SlimSAS-input NVMe backplane from a Gen5 board without a switch card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoard refresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep SlimSAS-generation storage hardware when the new platform only has MCIO headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense chassis routing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two straight 4x legs are easier to dress than one 8x bundle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to enable PCIe bifurcation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the board wires the MCIO 8x header as a single x8 root port, yes — enable x4x4 bifurcation for that header in the BIOS. Many server boards already present the header as 2 × x4 or drive it from a PCIe switch, in which case no setting is needed. The board manual will say which.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 80 cm too long for PCIe 5.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 32 GT\/s, long passive runs leave little signal margin. If a link trains below Gen5, shorten the run, improve routing, or accept Gen4 operation — the hardware negotiates automatically and nothing is damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this cable carry SAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. SlimSAS the connector can carry SAS, but your MCIO host port only carries PCIe lanes, so the device side must be PCIe equipment such as an NVMe backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMCIO or SlimSAS — which one is on my board?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the header: MCIO (SFF-TA-1016) has a distinct housing and latch from SlimSAS (SFF-8654). Send us a photo of the header if you are unsure and we will identify it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × MCIO 8x to 2 × SlimSAS 4x cable, 80 cm (SKU B0DPMCPHPD)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 24-month warranty. If a link trains at reduced width or does not appear, contact us with your controller and device models and we will help you isolate the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/mini-cooledge-iomcio\"\u003eAll MCIO \/ Mini Cool Edge IO cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654\"\u003eAll SlimSAS (SFF-8654) cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/mcio-x8-to-2x-u-2-nvme-adapter-sff-ta-1016-gen5-80cm\"\u003eMCIO x8 to 2× U.2 NVMe, PCIe Gen5, 80 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DiLinKer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49676532613416,"sku":"B0DPMCPHPD","price":48.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/files\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1735699383"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1460\/6120\/collections\/SFF-8654-8X-1.jpg?v=1713411025","url":"https:\/\/diliving.com\/collections\/slimsassff-8654.oembed","provider":"DiLiVing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}