ATTO SAS Fan-Out Cable (External SFF-8644 to 2x SFF-8644 and 2x SFF-8088 – 2m – Product Overview
The ATTO SAS Fan-Out Cable (CBL-2428-E2X) is engineered to bridge the gap between new and legacy SAS infrastructure, providing a reliable and high-performance solution for connecting a single SFF-8644 Mini-SAS HD port to two SFF-8644 and two SFF-8088 external SAS devices.
With a generous 2-meter length, this hybrid cable is ideal for data centers, enterprise storage deployments, and tape backup environments where flexibility and compatibility are paramount.
Hybrid Connectivity for Modern and Legacy Systems
This cable features a unique fan-out design, allowing simultaneous connection to both SFF-8644 (Mini-SAS HD) and SFF-8088 (Mini-SAS) devices.
It is especially useful for environments transitioning between hardware generations or integrating diverse storage solutions.
High-Speed Data Transfer
Supporting data rates up to 12 Gbit/s, the cable ensures that high-throughput applications such as backup, archiving, and large-scale data migrations are handled efficiently and reliably.
Robust Construction for Enterprise Reliability
ATTO cables are built to stringent standards, minimizing signal loss and electromagnetic interference.
This guarantees data integrity and consistent performance in mission-critical deployments.
Versatile Use Cases
The CBL-2428-E2X is well-suited for connecting SAS HBAs, RAID controllers, tape libraries, and storage arrays.
It is also ideal for expanding storage capacity or linking multiple devices in high-density rack environments.
Optimized for ATTO and Industry Standard Devices
While optimized for use with ATTO ExpressSAS® and ThunderLink® products, this cable maintains broad compatibility with industry-standard SAS hardware featuring SFF-8644 and SFF-8088 ports.
Ease of Deployment
The 2-meter length provides ample reach for most rackmount and cabinet configurations, reducing cable clutter and simplifying installation.
ATTO SAS Fan-Out Cable (External SFF-8644 to 2x SFF-8644 and 2x SFF-8088 – 2m – Key Features
Hybrid fan-out design connects one SFF-8644 to two SFF-8644 and two SFF-8088 connectors.
Supports high-speed SAS data transfer rates up to 12 Gbit/s.
2-meter (6.56 ft) cable length for flexible rack and cabinet installations.
Compatible with ATTO ExpressSAS®, ThunderLink®, and industry-standard SAS devices.
Robust shielding and construction for minimized signal loss and EMI.
Ideal for connecting tape drives, storage arrays, and SAS expanders in mixed-interface environments.
Enables seamless integration of legacy and next-generation SAS hardware.
ATTO SAS Fan-Out Cable (External SFF-8644 to 2x SFF-8644 and 2x SFF-8088 – 2m – Technical Specifications
Cable Type
External Mini-SAS HD Hybrid Fan-Out
Cable Length
2 meters (6.56 feet)
Connector 1
1 x SFF-8644 (Mini-SAS HD)
Connector 2
2 x SFF-8644 (Mini-SAS HD)
Connector 3
2 x SFF-8088 (Mini-SAS)
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 12 Gbit/s
Application
External SAS connectivity for tape drives, storage arrays, and SAS expanders
Compatibility
ATTO ExpressSAS®, ThunderLink®, and industry-standard SAS devices
Shielding
High-quality shielding for EMI/RFI protection
Color
Black
Manufacturer
ATTO Technology, Inc.
Intended Use
Data center, enterprise storage, and mixed-interface environments
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