CBL-0097L-02 Supermicro 50cm Cable

Enterprise Internal Storage Breakout Cabling for Mini-SAS to SATA Fan-out with the CBL-0097L-02

The CBL-0097L-02 is an internal server storage cable assembly designed to translate a 4-lane Mini-SAS host interface into direct SATA device connections, enabling clean integration between an HBA/RAID controller and SATA HDD/SSD backplanes. In rack server and JBOD architectures, CBL-0097L-02 supports predictable lane routing from a single SFF-8087 port to 4 independent SATA channels, maintaining one lane per drive path for straightforward serviceability.

By implementing a 1x SFF-8087 (male) to 4x SATA (male) topology, CBL-0097L-02 aligns with common PCIe-attached storage controller deployments where SAS-style internal cabling is used to aggregate multiple SATA endpoints. The 4x 50 cm fan-out legs simplify chassis routing across midplanes and drive cages, helping reduce bend stress and connector strain in dense 1U/2U builds. Sideband support ensures compatibility in platforms where enclosure management signaling is required alongside data lanes, improving integration consistency during upgrades or controller swaps.

Why Choose the CBL-0097L-02?

CBL-0097L-02 provides an architecturally clean way to scale SATA drive connectivity from a single Mini-SAS port without introducing additional expander complexity, making it suitable for predictable capacity expansion and standardized spares. With defined lane mapping and consistent leg length, CBL-0097L-02 supports repeatable build practices, faster replacement cycles, and reduced risk of cabling errors during maintenance windows.

Supermicro engineers cabling and interconnects to match enterprise server mechanical constraints and long-term platform support, focusing on reliable connector fit, consistent routing geometry, and compliance with modern data center requirements such as RoHS. This approach helps maintain interoperability across storage backplanes, controllers, and chassis generations.

Key Applications:

• Internal SATA backplane cabling in rack servers
• HBA/RAID controller to SATA drive connectivity
• JBOD and storage expansion chassis integration
• Service and spare part standardization

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your deployment and parts planning, helping you standardize on the correct CBL-0097L-02 variant for your chassis and controller topology.