CBL-SAST-1264F-100 Supermicro 64cm Cable

High-Density Internal SlimSAS Storage Interconnect Cable with the CBL-SAST-1264F-100

The CBL-SAST-1264F-100 is a Supermicro internal SlimSAS x8 to dual SlimSAS x4 breakout/interconnect cable engineered for clean, predictable storage signal routing between a server backplane and an HBA or RAID controller. In modern x86 platforms where CPU-attached PCIe storage, SAS expanders, and mixed SAS/SATA backplanes coexist, the CBL-SAST-1264F-100 provides a controlled in-chassis path that helps maintain consistent link integrity across service cycles.

Designed around an 8-lane topology, the CBL-SAST-1264F-100 supports platform-dependent SAS, SATA, or NVMe-capable backplane architectures, enabling flexible PCIe Gen-aligned storage expansion when the host controller and backplane validate the lane protocol. The 0.64m length balances reach for common rack server chassis layouts with manageable airflow impact, helping IT teams standardize cable runs for repeatable builds, simplified troubleshooting, and faster replacement during planned maintenance windows.

Why Choose the CBL-SAST-1264F-100?

The CBL-SAST-1264F-100 aligns with enterprise deployment logic where storage density and serviceability must scale without introducing wiring variability. By providing a defined SlimSAS x8 to 2x SlimSAS x4 mapping, the CBL-SAST-1264F-100 supports consistent backplane-to-controller connectivity across fleet configurations, reducing integration risk when expanding drive bays or swapping controllers for performance or redundancy requirements.

Supermicro designs internal connectivity components to match server chassis mechanical constraints and data centre operational standards, emphasizing reliability, validated interoperability, and straightforward field replacement. This engineering approach helps sustain predictable storage behavior across lifecycle events such as upgrades, backplane replacements, and controller refreshes.

Key Applications:

• Server backplane to HBA/RAID controller connectivity
• In-chassis SAS/SATA/NVMe backplane interconnect (platform-dependent)
• Storage expansion for high-drive-count rack servers
• Service replacement spare for standardized builds

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from Non-Binding Offers tailored to your storage connectivity requirements and Bulk Order Discount options when standardizing the CBL-SAST-1264F-100 across multiple chassis deployments.