Internal Mini SAS 36pin SFF8087 Male with latch to SATA 7pin Female connectors (x4) forward breakout for 6 Gb/s bandwidth Key features and benefits 4port forward breakout: Connects a single internal Mini SAS SFF8087 host interface to four SATA drives via 7pin SATA connectors, enabling compact, multidrive storage configurations. Secure, latchenabled SATA: Latching SATA connectors help prevent accidental disconnections in active systems, improving reliability in servers, workstations, and enclosures. bandwidth support: Designed to deliver up to 6 Gb/s bandwidth, suitable for SATA III performance across multiple ports. Drain wire construction: Includes a tinned copper drain wire (30 AWG) to enhance shielding and signal integrity in internal install environments. Durable construction and shielding: Tape assembly uses aluminum mylar and hotmelt mylar layers to provide consistent shielding and protection in dense cable runs. Compatibility and use cases Compatibility: Internal use with systems featuring an SFF8087 Mini SAS host interface and SATA devices requiring a forward breakout to four separate SATA 7pin connections. Server storage expansion: Attach four SATA drives from a single Mini SAS host adapter to expand storage capacity in a server or workstation with limited rear panel space. DAS or NAS internal wiring: Route four SATA drives inside a directattached storage enclosure or networked storage platform that uses a Mini SAS to SATA breakout. Workstation data management: Facilitate multidrive testing, cloning, or data transfer tasks by providing a compact, reliable breakout from a single host connection. Specifications and materials Connector configuration: 1 x internal Mini SAS 36pin SFF8087 male with latch to 4 x SATA 7pin female connectors (forward breakout) Bandwidth: 6 Gb/s Drain wire: Tinned copper, 30 AWG Shielding/tape: Aluminum Mylar and hotmelt Mylar tape Practical notes Ensure your host interface supports breakout to multiple SATA ports and that the total drive power and cooling requirements are managed in your system design. Route the cable to minimize bending and avoid sharp edges to preserve signal integrity and connector retention.