- Product type: SFF-8087 to SATA breakout cable that splits into 4 SATA connections - Function and benefits - Enables direct connection between SFF-8087 (mini-SAS) interfaces and SATA devices - Breaks out a single SFF-8087 port into four independent SATA connections, expanding storage options - Provides a reliable data transfer path between SFF-8087 controllers and SATA drives - Compatibility - Designed for devices with SFF-8087 (mini-SAS) ports and standard SATA drives - Suitable for storage controllers, NAS systems, and workstation expansion scenarios requiring multiple SATA connections from a single SFF-8087 port - Size and performance - Length: 0.5 meters, offering flexible routing in tight installations - Built to support efficient and reliable operation between SFF-8087 and SATA interfaces - Why you need this - Simplifies cabling when expanding storage from a single SFF-8087 port to multiple SATA drives - Useful for building compact storage solutions, RAID testing, backups, or data transfer tasks in workstations and small servers - Use scenarios - Scenario 1: Connect four SATA hard drives or SSDs to one SFF-8087 port on a server or NAS controller to create a multi-drive storage pool - Scenario 2: Expand storage for a workstation by attaching four SATA drives via a single SFF-8087 controller for RAID testing or large data transfers - Scenario 3: Set up a compact external-like internal storage array in a lab or data center using a single mini-SAS controller to manage multiple SATA drives - Key attributes - Function: Breakout cable from SFF-8087 to 4 SATA connections - Compatibility: SFF-8087 compatible controllers with SATA drives - Size: 0.5 m length for versatile installation - Performance: Enables efficient data transfer across multiple SATA devices via a single SFF-8087 interface