Item Name: Mini sas36P HD8643 to MINI SAS 8639+15P power hard disk data cable - Overview This cable provides a data connection from an HD8643 36P SAS interface to a MINI SAS 8639 connector and includes a 15P power line for powering hard disks in SAS and SATA systems. - Why you need it Designed to improve storage system performance, availability, and expandability while enabling compatibility with SATA hard drives through SAS controllers. - Key benefits - Performance and expansion: Supports a SAS based connection to enhance storage system capabilities. - SATA compatibility: SAS is backward compatible with SATA and the SAS controller can directly control SATA disks. - Flexible connectivity: Connects HD8643 36P SAS to MINI SAS 8639 and provides the required power connection. - Compatibility and function - Works with SAS interfaces and SAS backplanes that support MINI SAS 8639 connectors. - Enables direct control of SATA hard disks by a SAS controller. - Use scenarios - In servers or storage arrays to add SATA drives via a SAS controller for cost effective capacity. - In NAS or workstation builds that mix SAS backplanes with SATA drives for flexible storage expansion. - In data center upgrades where existing SAS infrastructure needs to access SATA disks without replacing controllers. - Notes on construction and performance - Provides a standard 36P to MINI SAS 8639 connection with an additional 15P power line to support hard disk operation. - Built to align with the original product specification and intended use for SAS to SATA compatibility.