NetApp X6558-R6 External Mini-SAS HD QSFP Cable, 2m — Lot of 5: This is a NetApp-branded external SAS interconnect cable with a 2-meter reach, NetApp part number 112-00177, manufactured by Amphenol. The cable carries SAS storage traffic between NetApp FAS controllers and external disk shelves over QSFP-style external connectors. The lot includes 5 refurbished cables, each tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS. This is a SAS storage cable, not an Ethernet or InfiniBand network cable.
Engineering Context
The X6558-R6 is the NetApp standard interconnect for shelf-to-controller and shelf-to-shelf SAS expansion at 2m, the typical reach for in-rack and adjacent-rack stacking. Each connector is a SAS-rated external QSFP-style plug carrying multiple SAS lanes. The 2m form length is short enough to maintain low insertion loss for SAS signalling while allowing flexible routing across rack PDUs and cable arms. Cables are ordered as a 5-piece lot to support stacking deployments where each disk shelf adds two more cables.
Deployment & Use Cases
NetApp FAS and AFF controller-to-shelf SAS interconnect for DS2246, DS4246, and DS224C disk shelves. Stacking SAS shelves into multi-shelf loops within a single rack or across adjacent racks. Building out an HA pair with dual SAS paths to each shelf. Replacement cables for existing NetApp SAS stacks where the 2m run length matches the original layout.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NetApp
NetApp Part Number: X6558-R6 (112-00177)
Manufacturer: Amphenol
Form Factor: External SAS QSFP (Mini-SAS HD style)
Cable Type: Passive Copper SAS
Length: 2m
Connector A: External QSFP SAS
Connector B: External QSFP SAS
Lot Quantity: 5 cables
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with NetApp FAS and AFF storage systems and DS2246, DS4246, and DS224C disk shelves that specify the X6558-R6 / 112-00177 as the supported shelf interconnect. This is a SAS cable: not compatible with Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or InfiniBand fabrics, even though the external connector geometry is similar to QSFP+. Not interchangeable with active optical SAS cables or Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 host cables outside NetApp’s supported ecosystem. Use only at 2m runs as specified by NetApp’s shelf cabling guides.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
At T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS every SAS cable is tested for lane continuity and connector engagement before shipment. We provide expert consultation on NetApp FAS/AFF cabling layouts, global shipping with 1–3 day handling, and full after-sale support across the lot.