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Product Features
Technical Overview
This Mini-SAS cable utilizes the Serial Attached SCSI interface standard to support high-throughput data transfers between storage components. The 1-foot (0.30 meter) length offers optimal cable management in rack-mounted configurations where short runs between adjacent devices are required.
The male Mini-SAS connectors feature a secure latching mechanism that prevents accidental disconnection in vibration-prone environments. Each connector interfaces directly with standard Mini-SAS ports found on enterprise storage controllers, backplanes, and host bus adapters.
This section brings together practical product details such as Cable Type, Cable Length, Connector Type on First End, Limited Warranty, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
This Mini-SAS cable provides essential advantages for IT professionals managing enterprise storage infrastructure. The precise 1-foot length eliminates excess cable clutter in densely packed server racks while maintaining signal integrity over short distances.
Compatibility Assurance
Specifically validated for HP DL36X systems, ensuring proper mechanical fit and electrical performance in supported configurations.
- HP DL36X validated
- Mechanical compatibility
- Electrical specification matching
Data Integrity
Shielded design protects against electromagnetic interference, maintaining signal quality for accurate data transmission between storage devices.
- EMI protection
- Signal quality preservation
- Error reduction
Deployment / Use Cases
This cable serves critical roles in enterprise storage environments where reliable, high-speed connections between components are essential. The 1-foot length makes it ideal for connecting adjacent devices within the same rack or enclosure.
Primary applications include connecting RAID controllers to drive backplanes in HP DL36X storage systems, linking server hosts to external storage arrays, and expanding storage capacity through direct-attached configurations. The male-to-male connector configuration supports standard point-to-point connections without requiring gender changers or adapters.
Server Room Deployments
Optimize cable management in rack-mounted environments where minimal cable length reduces clutter and improves airflow while maintaining connectivity between adjacent components.
Storage Expansion
Connect additional drive enclosures or expansion units to existing storage controllers, enabling capacity growth without compromising data transfer performance.
Highlights
- Mini-SAS interface for high-speed data transfers
- 1 ft (0.30 m) length ideal for rack-mounted configurations
- Male to male connector configuration
- HP DL36X system compatibility
- Shielded construction for EMI protection
- Direct connection without adapters required
- Secure latching connectors prevent disconnection
- Lifetime limited warranty
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 399546-B21-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | Mini-SAS Data Transfer Cable |
| Product Type | Data Transfer Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Mini-SAS |
| Cable Length | 1 ft (0.30 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | Mini-SAS - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x Mini-SAS - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | Mini-SAS - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x Mini-SAS - Male |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What is the cable length of the Axiom 399546-B21-AX?
The Axiom 399546-B21-AX Mini-SAS cable measures 1 foot (0.30 meters) from connector to connector. This specific length is designed for optimal cable management in rack-mounted environments where devices are positioned adjacent to each other, minimizing excess cable while maintaining reliable connectivity.
What type of connectors does this Mini-SAS cable have?
This cable features male Mini-SAS connectors on both ends. Each end has a single Mini-SAS male connector, creating a direct male-to-male configuration that interfaces with standard Mini-SAS ports on storage controllers, backplanes, and host bus adapters without requiring gender changers or adapters.
Is this cable compatible with HP DL36X systems?
Yes, the Axiom 399546-B21-AX is specifically compatible with HP DL36X storage systems. The cable has been validated for proper mechanical fit and electrical performance with DL36X configurations, ensuring reliable connectivity between components in supported HP storage environments.
What is the warranty coverage for this Mini-SAS cable?
Axiom provides a lifetime limited warranty for the 399546-B21-AX Mini-SAS Data Transfer Cable. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product, offering long-term assurance for enterprise deployments where cable reliability is critical to storage system performance.
What are the primary applications for this 1-foot Mini-SAS cable?
This cable is designed for connecting adjacent devices in rack-mounted storage environments. Common applications include linking RAID controllers to drive backplanes in HP DL36X systems, connecting servers to external storage arrays, and expanding storage capacity through direct-attached configurations where minimal cable length optimizes rack space and airflow.
Does this cable support high-speed data transfers?
Yes, the Mini-SAS interface supports high-throughput data transfers between storage components. The shielded construction protects against electromagnetic interference, maintaining signal integrity for accurate data transmission in enterprise environments where reliable, high-speed connections between storage devices are essential.