CBL-SAST-1244-85 Supermicro 45cm Cable

Enterprise Internal SlimSAS x8 Interconnect Cable for SAS/SATA Storage Fabrics with the CBL-SAST-1244-85

The CBL-SAST-1244-85 is a Supermicro internal SAS/SlimSAS cable assembly engineered to bridge storage backplanes, expanders, or 2.5-inch drive cages to an HBA or RAID controller using a SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 path. In dense rack servers, this type of interconnect is a critical part of the storage data plane, preserving lane integrity across chassis-internal routing while simplifying serviceability and repeatable builds.

With an aggregated 8-lane (x8) link, the CBL-SAST-1244-85 supports SAS and SATA signaling carried over SlimSAS cabling in Supermicro platforms, enabling clean integration with modern PCIe-attached controller topologies and high-throughput storage backplanes. The 45 cm length is optimized for typical 1U/2U layouts where airflow channels, fan walls, and drive bay geometry require predictable cable management, minimizing strain, improving bend-radius compliance, and reducing the risk of intermittent link issues during maintenance windows.

Why Choose the CBL-SAST-1244-85?

The CBL-SAST-1244-85 provides an architecture-friendly way to standardize internal x8 SlimSAS connectivity across storage nodes, supporting consistent lane aggregation between controller and backplane domains. For enterprise operations, this reduces integration variability, accelerates part qualification, and helps maintain reliable storage scaling as chassis configurations evolve from direct-attach to expander-based designs.

Supermicro designs storage interconnect components to align with practical data center requirements such as repeatable assembly, predictable routing in high-density chassis, and compatibility with established server backplane ecosystems, supporting long-term platform consistency and efficient field service processes.

Key Applications:

• Server storage backplane to HBA cabling
• Internal RAID controller to expander interconnect
• High-density 1U/2U storage node wiring
• SAS/SATA lane aggregation in SlimSAS ecosystems

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored precisely to your deployment, making it straightforward to align the CBL-SAST-1244-85 with your chassis and controller bill of materials. For fleet rollouts, bulk order discount options help standardize the CBL-SAST-1244-85 across builds while controlling procurement cost.