01Controller and drive relationship
Identify the controller, motherboard or backplane on the SlimSAS side and the four intended SATA devices.
CABLE ASSEMBLY RFQ · DRAWING AND SAMPLE CHECK
EndpointsApplication
Drawing / sample
SlimSAS SFF-8654 4i to 4 SATA Forward / Reverse Breakout Cables
Send the motherboard, controller or backplane model, required direction, SATA plug angle, branch length, SGPIO need and quantity. We confirm the breakout layout before quotation.
EndpointsApplicationDrawing / sample
REAL RFQ INPUTSConnector, route, length and quantity are checked before quoting
Why review mattersA 4i-to-4-SATA cable can look correct while using the wrong breakout direction, SATA orientation or port mapping. Host and target roles must be explicit.
WHAT THIS PAGE COVERS← View the SlimSAS family
A defined 4i-to-four-SATA breakout route—without assuming direction
Our catalog includes SlimSAS SFF-8654 4i to four SATA under reference P03-014. It does not prove forward or reverse direction, universal port mapping, performance, length or platform compatibility.
Product familySlimSAS
Endpoint combinationSFF-8654 4i → 4 SATA
Catalog referenceP03-014
RFQ basisQuoted for your project
COMPATIBILITY REVIEW
Six inputs that prevent a breakout mismatch
An incomplete requirement is acceptable. Unknown direction, port order or mechanical details become explicit questions before quotation.
0102Exact SFF-8654 4i endpoint
Provide the SlimSAS connector reference, keying, orientation and platform documentation or photos where available.
03Forward or reverse breakout
State which side is the host and which side connects to drives. We do not assume breakout direction from connector names.
04Four SATA targets and port order
Identify the target-device count, required SATA connector form and any port-to-lane ordering requirement.
05Exit direction and mechanical fit
Share straight or angled exits, SATA plug orientation, routing space, bend constraints and target cable length.
06Quantity and project stage
Provide prototype quantity, forecast and whether the requirement is at design, validation, pilot or production stage.
COMMON WRONG-PURCHASE RISKS
Matching connector names does not prove the correct breakout
The usable assembly depends on the controller-to-drive relationship, approved mapping and physical installation path.
Forward and reverse confused
The cable is wired for the opposite host-to-target direction required by the platform.
Port order assumed
SATA targets are connected in an order that does not match the controller or system documentation.
Wrong SATA orientation
Straight, left-angle or right-angle device-side plugs conflict with the drive layout.
Cable exit obstructed
Length, branch routing or bend path interferes with drive bays, fans or chassis panels.
HOST-TO-DRIVE DIRECTION FIRSTController or backplaneFour SATA target devicesForward / reverse evidenceDrawing, photo or sampleGet a 4i to 4 SATA Quote →
Show which end controls the four SATA devices
Tell us whether the SFF-8654 side connects to a controller or backplane, what the four SATA ends connect to, and how each branch must route. A platform block diagram or existing cable label can resolve direction quickly.
Controller or backplaneFour SATA target devicesForward / reverse evidenceDrawing, photo or sampleCOMMON REVERSE BREAKOUT REQUEST
Four motherboard SATA host ports to an SFF-8654 4i passive backplane
This is not the same as a common controller-to-four-drive forward breakout. For this reverse path, send the motherboard model, passive backplane model, SATA port order, SFF-8654 orientation, target length and any platform wiring evidence.
01
Host evidence
Identify the four motherboard SATA host ports and provide the motherboard model or manual.
02
Backplane evidence
Provide the passive backplane model, SFF-8654 orientation and connector photo or drawing.
03
Mapping and sideband
Confirm SATA port-to-lane order and whether SGPIO or another sideband path is required and documented.
04
Mechanical requirement
Specify overall length, branch range, connector exit, quantity and delivery target.
AFTER YOU SUBMIT
Direction review before quotation
01
Tell us what you have
We start with the host, four targets, quantity and available reference material.
02
Direction and mapping review
Clarify forward or reverse breakout, port order, orientation and routing.
03
Factory coordination
We coordinate the clarified configuration with a suitable factory.
04
Quotation or sample
We then recommend a quote or sample step that fits the project stage.
RELATED SLIMSAS CONFIGURATIONS
Other approved SlimSAS entry points
If four SATA targets are not the actual requirement, choose the applicable 4i, 8i or U.2 route instead of forcing this breakout.
SlimSAS
SlimSAS SFF-8654 8i to U.2 Cable Assemblies
Drive count, power and topology need confirmation.
Review configuration →
SlimSAS
SlimSAS SFF-8654 8i Cable Assemblies
Endpoint, orientation and breakout configuration vary.
Review configuration →SlimSAS
SlimSAS SFF-8654 4i Cable Assemblies
Space constraints and endpoint choice drive the requirement.
Review configuration →FROM ROUGH INFORMATION TO A QUOTABLE CABLE
Send the drawing, photo, sample label or equipment model. We will check the missing details before quoting.
01Endpoints02Check
03Build route
04QuoteBUYER DECISION GUIDE
Before you request this cable, check these items
This section is for purchasing and engineering teams that have a real project, but may not yet have a complete drawing or final part number.
When this cable is worth quoting
Use this RFQ route when the request calls for SlimSAS SFF-8654 4i to 4 SATA Breakout Cables, or when the connector combination looks close but the host, target, direction, length or installation space still needs to be confirmed.
Most common wrong order
Breakout direction, exit and SATA orientation can mismatch. A connector photo or marketplace title is not enough. The cable must match the equipment path and wiring direction.
Typical use cases
- Storage controller to drive breakout projects
- Server repair or replacement where direction is unclear
- Volume sourcing for systems with defined SATA branch layout
Send these first for a faster quote
- Host equipment and target equipment
- Connector photos, drawing, existing sample or part number
- Required length, quantity and project stage
- Inspection, compliance, labeling or packaging needs
If the specification is unclear
Do not guess the connector family. Send what each end connects to, what the cable must do, and which detail is uncertain. We will reply with the exact items that need checking before quote.
Start with a short message
Email, product/application and a short requirement are enough to open the RFQ. Drawings, photos or samples can be added later.
Request SlimSAS Quote →HOW WE WORK
From your RFQ to a cable ready to ship
One clear OEM/ODM cable project path—from your requirement through engineering, sample approval and production.
01
Send RFQ
Share your cable idea.
02
Engineering Review
Confirm fit and details.
03
Drawing & Quote
Approve scope and price.
04
Prototype
Build and validate samples.
05
Mass Production
Manufacture the approved cable.
06
Inspect & Ship
Check, pack and deliver.
Quick collaboration guideWhat happens on each side
| Stage | You provide | We coordinate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 · Start | Application, equipment, connector photo or drawing | Review the requirement and list missing details | Clear RFQ scope |
| 02 · Develop | Answer technical questions and approve the sample | Coordinate drawing, quotation and prototype | Approved cable specification |
| 03 · Deliver | Release PO and confirm shipping information | Manage production, inspection, packing and shipment | Finished goods and documents |