Broadcom - SAS internal cable - 1x8 Slim SAS (SFF-8654) (M) to 1x8 Slim SAS (SFF-8654) - 1 m

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This is the kind of “boring but critical” cable you only notice when it’s wrong. A 1m Slim SAS (SFF-8654) to Slim SAS lead is ideal for tight server bays where you need a clean, short run between a controller/backplane and a storage expander or backplane. At **£79.48 ex-VAT for a single cable**, it’s not cheap for something that’s basically passive copper, so I’d only buy it if you’ve confirmed you *actually* need SFF-8654 and you need that exact length/connector combination. If you’re still working out compatibility, this is the sort of purchase that turns into a “returns/waste” situation.

Who should buy: firms running Broadcom/SAS storage gear where the backplane is using Slimline 8654 and you want a proper, OEM-style match—particularly data centre techs doing spares, replacements, or tidy cable management in short chassis runs. Who shouldn’t: anyone trying to “make it fit” across different SAS connector formats, or those expecting this to be a cost-effective bulk buy—these cables get priced like components, not commodities, and you can often save money by confirming the exact interface first (or consolidating cable orders). If your current cable is failing or you’re rebuilding a known-good system layout, it’s a sensible, low-risk replacement. If you’re guessing, I’d pause.