Mini SAS SFF-8643 to SATA sideband,the new mini SAS HD cable that will fit the next generation SAS 3.0 specification, which supports SAS to run at 12Gb/s. With sideband connection (SGPIO) feature,it is designed for always on and reliable operation with servers or workstations. There are four lanes that provide top performance for any professional SAS or SATA storage device with both ends of the cable being 36-Pin SFF-8643 connector and SATA 7-Pin 4 (target device) with the sideband HD connector made out of industrial-grade material with weave Sleeving for robust and trouble-free connections.