The Dell N168M is an internal Mini SAS backplane cable (part number N168M) designed for 2U rackmount servers, specifically the PowerEdge T610 and T710. This cable features dual Mini SAS 8087 connectors on each end, enabling high-speed data connectivity between the system backplane and storage controllers or expansion modules. It supports SAS/SATA drive arrays with throughput up to 6 Gbps per lane across the 4-lane configuration typical of Mini SAS connectivity. The cable is compatible with Dell's 1U and 2U 2-socket Xeon servers from the 11th-generation lineup and is commonly used in configurations supporting 12-24 internal drives. Typical applications include SQL Server environments, virtualization hosts, and general-purpose enterprise storage deployments requiring direct backplane connectivity. Tested and guaranteed; available via quote.
