Overview
The EMC 038-003-787 Mini SAS cable is a high-performance external data interconnect engineered for enterprise storage environments. This 2-meter SAS cable features Mini SAS 26P SFF-8088 connectors on both ends, making it ideal for connecting external disk arrays, expansion shelves, and RAID controllers in data center deployments. This cable is designed for use in data centers where short to mid-range SAS connectivity is needed, with robust design ensuring signal integrity and durability suitable for mission-critical enterprise environments.
Key Features
- Reliable and durable Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS cable designed specifically for high-performance data storage applications
- 2-meter length provides ample reach for optimal setup in various configurations
- Black colored cable with plastic and electrical-grade materials for durability
- Lot of 2 units for redundancy, backup, or multi-system connectivity
- Keyed SFF-8088 connectors prevent incorrect insertion
- Supports SAS-based communication and commonly used in EMC storage arrays and expansion chassis
Technical Specifications
- Cable Length: 2 meters
- Connector Type: SFF-8088 Mini SAS (both ends)
- Connector Configuration: 26-pin SFF-8088
- Cable Type: External SAS Data Cable
- Material: Plastic, electrical-grade components
- Color: Black
- Manufacturer: EMC (Amphenol/Molex)
Typical Applications
This cable is used for connecting external disk arrays to RAID controllers or storage processors in EMC storage systems and enclosures with Mini-SAS interfaces, and is ideal for use in data centers where short to mid-range SAS connectivity is needed. Common deployments include:
- External storage array connectivity in enterprise data centers
- SAS expansion shelf connections
- RAID controller to disk array communication
- EMC VNXE and other storage system configurations
- Server-to-external storage interconnects within standard 19″ racks
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- EMC VNXE3100 storage systems
- EMC storage arrays and expansion chassis with SFF-8088 interfaces
- Any external storage device with SFF-8088 Mini SAS connectors
- SAS-based RAID controllers supporting Mini SAS connectivity
- Standard enterprise storage enclosures
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- EMC 407344-003 (alternate part number)
- EMC 408767-001 (alternate part number)
- Generic Amphenol/Molex Mini SAS 2-meter cables (SFF-8088 to SFF-8088)
Works With
- EMC storage management software and arrays
- SAS-based communication protocols
- Any host system or controller with Mini SAS (SFF-8088) port support
