SAS Cables
SAS Cables covers internal and external SAS cabling, most of it HP and HPE kits made for one server: Mini-SAS cables and kits for ProLiant DL360 G5 through Gen9, DL380p Gen8 and DL380 Gen9 drive cages, ML350 Gen9 and DL580 G8 servers, Smart Array P440ar and H240ar cables, external Mini-SAS cables for disk shelves and tape, and Dell and Lenovo SAS cables for Precision workstations and System x.
SAS Cables: 357 products
Buying guide
Choosing a SAS cable
Internal connectors
Older servers use Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors inside. HPE Gen9 and later and Dell 13th generation servers use Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643.
External connectors
External SFF-8088 Mini-SAS and SFF-8644 Mini-SAS HD ports aren't interchangeable, so match the cable to both devices.
Routing
Internal cables follow a set path from controller to backplane, and kits named for the server and drive box fit without stretching.
SAS Cables
Frequently asked questions
Can I connect an SFF-8088 shelf to an SFF-8644 controller?
Yes, with a hybrid cable that has SFF-8644 on one end and SFF-8088 on the other.
How long can a SAS cable be?
Passive copper SAS cables generally run up to about 10 meters at 6Gb/s, and shorter at 12Gb/s. Longer runs need active or optical cables.
Are SAS and SATA drive connectors the same?
They look alike, but a SAS drive's connector has a bridge that stops it plugging into a SATA cable. SATA drives, by contrast, fit SAS connectors.
