StarTech.com 100cm Serial Attached SCSI SAS Cable - SFF-8087 to SFF-8087

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If you’ve got a server or storage backplane already using SFF‑8087 ports (common on older SAS/SATA backplanes and many enterprise-style chassis), this is the kind of cable that just saves headaches. StarTech is generally reliable, the build quality is typically fine for rack use, and for £25.72 ex‑VAT it’s priced like a sensible “replace or extend the link” part rather than some overpriced bespoke solution. For a UK B2B reseller scenario, this is the sort of SKU you keep on hand for quick fixes: drive enclosure swap, backplane replacement, or restoring functionality after a cable got yanked during maintenance.

That said, I wouldn’t buy this unless you’re 100% sure the system expects SFF‑8087 on both ends. If you’re mixing connector types or you’re just trying to “make it work somehow,” you’ll burn time (and possibly money) chasing compatibility. Also, cables aren’t where you want to improvise on performance-sensitive setups—plan the routing so you don’t kink it or over-stress it in tight racks. Overall: great for the right connector match and short, practical deployments; not worth it as a generic “SAS cable” purchase.