{"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","url":"https:\/\/diliving.com\/products\/diliving-slimsas-4x-to-minisas-hd-sff-8654-38pin-to-sff-8643-36pin-cable-100cm","provider":"DiLiVing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}