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Monoprice 108184 Mini SAS SFF-8088 Cable 1 Meter

Connect external SAS storage with this 1-meter Monoprice Mini SAS SFF-8088 cable featuring 28AWG wiring and SATA backward compatibility.

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Overview

The Monoprice 108184 External Mini SAS Cable provides a dependable link between SAS host adapters and external storage enclosures using the industry-standard SFF-8088 interface. At 1 meter in length with 28AWG wiring, it delivers the signal quality needed for high-throughput data environments such as storage centers, server rooms, and NAS setups. Both ends terminate in External Mini SAS 26-pin (SFF-8088) male connectors, making setup straightforward without requiring adapters or gender changers.

One of the cable's practical advantages is its backward compatibility with SATA, which allows it to function in environments that mix SAS and SATA storage devices. This makes it a versatile choice for IT administrators managing evolving storage infrastructure. The 1-meter length is well-suited for rack-adjacent connections, though teams needing to span greater distances will want to look at longer options in the Monoprice SAS cable lineup.

Key Features

The information below is per-pack only

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is a high-speed data storage interface designed for high-throughput and fast data access

Intended primarily for data storage centers the SAS interface is backwards compatible with SATA

This 1 meter long cable uses 28 AWG wires and is intended for external use

Specifications

Cable Length
1 Meter
Wire Gauge
28AWG
Connector 1
External Mini SAS 26-pin (SFF-8088) Male
Connector 2
External Mini SAS 26-pin (SFF-8088) Male
Usage
External
Brand
Monoprice
Model
108184

Frequently Asked Questions

Both ends feature External Mini SAS 26-pin (SFF-8088) male connectors, making it suitable for connecting external SAS devices to SAS host adapters or controllers.
Yes, the SFF-8088 standard is backward compatible with SATA, so this cable can work in mixed storage environments that include SATA drives.
This cable is 1 meter (approximately 3.3 feet) in length, which is suitable for connecting devices within the same rack or nearby equipment.
This is an external Mini SAS cable, designed for connections between external storage enclosures and host bus adapters outside the server chassis.
It uses 28AWG wiring, which is standard for SAS data cables of this length and supports reliable signal integrity.

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