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Description

QNAP CAB-SAS05M-8644 Mini-SAS 12G Expansion Cable (SFF-8644)

Overview

The CAB-SAS05M-8644 is a 0.5-meter Mini-SAS 12G cable terminating in an SFF-8644 connector, purpose-built to link QNAP JBOD expansion enclosures and SAS expansion cards in short-reach rack configurations. At 0.5M, this cable is sized for same-rack or adjacent-unit deployments — if your enclosure and host card are more than a single rack unit apart, measure before ordering. The SFF-8644 interface supports 12Gb/s SAS signaling, so throughput won't be a bottleneck when daisy-chaining high-drive-count expansion units to a QNAP NAS or expansion card.

Compatibility

This cable is verified compatible with the following QNAP hardware:

  • REXP-1220U-RP — 12-bay 2U rackmount JBOD expansion
  • REXP-1620U-RP — 16-bay 2U rackmount JBOD expansion
  • SAS-12G2E (includes both -D and -U variants) — dual-port 12Gb/s SAS expansion card
  • ES1640dc v2 — 16-bay enterprise ZFS NAS
  • EJ1600 — 16-bay SAS JBOD enclosure

Verify that both the host and expansion unit carry an SFF-8644 port before ordering — this cable does not adapt between SFF-8644 and SFF-8088 or SFF-8087 connector types. A separate variant (CAB-SAS05M-8644-8088) handles SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 connections if your hardware mix requires it.

Installation Notes

Route with minimum bend radius in mind — 12G SAS cables are signal-sensitive and sharp bends at the connector collar can introduce link errors under sustained load. At 0.5M, cable management is straightforward in a standard 19-inch rack, but plan the path before seating connectors. SFF-8644 connectors are keyed and latch positively; confirm a firm seat and audible click on both ends before powering the enclosure.

Specifications
Cable Length: 0.5M
Cable Type: MINI SAS Cable
Connector Type: SFF-8644
Brand: QNAP
MPN: CAB-SAS05M-8644
Type: Expansion Module
Power: 1640V DC
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QNAP Mini Sas 12G Cable (Sff-8644) 05M Es/Ej - CAB-SAS05M-8644

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