Areca SlimSAS x8 STR SFF8654 na 2x x4 - kábel

Unlock 16 GT/s per lane with this SlimSAS x8 to dual x4 splitter cable, engineered for PCIe Gen 4 NVMe and SAS storage arrays.

Overview

This Areca SlimSAS cable connects a single SFF-8654 x8 host port to two SFF-8654 x4 device ports, enabling high-performance internal storage expansion. With a length of 0.7 meters, it suits dense server and workstation chassis. The cable supports PCIe Gen 4, NVMe, and SAS protocols, delivering up to 16 GT/s per lane for demanding data throughput.

What stands out

• Splitter design: one x8 host to two x4 devices for flexible drive connectivity.
• PCIe Gen 4 ready: backward compatible with Gen 3, ensuring future-proof performance.
• Robust construction: 30 AWG wire with individual pair shielding and PVC jacket for signal integrity.
• Straight connectors for easy routing in tight spaces.

Technical details

• Host connector: SFF-8654 SlimSAS x8, straight orientation
• Device connectors: 2x SFF-8654 SlimSAS x4, straight orientation
• Supported protocols: PCIe, NVMe, SAS
• Data transfer rate: 16 GT/s per lane (PCIe Gen 4)
• Cable length: 0.7 m
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Wire gauge: 30 AWG
• Shielding: individual pair shielding
• Jacket material: PVC
• Colour: Black
• Application: internal server/workstation connectivity, compatible with Areca RAID controllers, HBAs, NVMe backplanes, U.2/U.3 adapters

Our verdict

A reliable high-speed splitter cable that maximizes storage connectivity in modern PCIe Gen 4 systems.