The most common use of the SlimSAS 8i cable is in a chassis environment with SFF-8643 connectors at each end. The other common uses are as an adapter between two SFF-8643 connectors or an SFF-8643 to Mini SAS cable.; The SlimLineSAS 8i is available in lengths from 1 meter up to 15 meters and can be ordered with either straight or angled connectors.; It can be used with SAS devices. These cables are built to comply with the requirements of SAS 4x cables.; The cable comes with a 1-metre length, connecting two devices using the Mini-SAS SFF-8643 connector and the dual SFF-8644 connectors.
The cable uses 24 AWG stranded copper wires and features a drain wire for protection against EMI/RFI interference.