SlimSAS 8i - SAS drive x8 cables provide high density breakout connectivity between SFF 8654 8i interfaces and up to eight SAS drive connectors such as SFF 8680. These assemblies support SAS 3.0 data rates up to 12 Gb/s and include integrated SATA power leads to supply power to connected drives. They are commonly used in enterprise servers, high capacity JBOD systems, and storage arrays requiring large scale SAS drive expansion from a single SlimSAS 8i port. Multiple lengths and configurations ensure reliable performance across demanding storage environments with support from DataStorageCables.