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Review on πŸ”Œ CableCreation 6 6FT External SFF 8644 Cable: Enhanced Connectivity for Efficient Data Transfers by Walter Martin

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not quite perfect, but good value for money.

It's hard to fret about cables that cost in the twenty-something bucks, especially when the big name brand options are *much* more expensive. However, the details of these cables are somewhat lacking - the frame around the connectors is rather flimsy and poorly placed. If the connector isn't inserted this way, there's a good chance you'll snag the cage and bend it, making it almost impossible. Additionally, there is a rubber O-ring at the base of the connector. That seems like a nice touch, but I've found that some of the vessels are slightly different sizes, making it possible for that o-ring to be pinched or displaced. I believe the connector shell is slightly out of spec (fractions of a millimeter) and that is the reason for this interference. But when I look at other mini-SAS cables I have, they are all constructed differently, so maybe it's a general design issue. I do not know. What I do know for sure is that everything I've connected these cables to is reliable and working. So if the wrong cage and o-ring aren't enough to confuse you, these cables are a great choice at an attractive price. price target. *Probably* I wouldn't buy them again. I hate when important connections aren't perfect. ;)

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  • Cables and Accessories
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  • Expensive