INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS
MINI-SAS HD NEXT GENERATION
SAS STORAGE INTERFACE
OVERVIEW
The Mini-SAS HD product is the next generation SAS
storage interface addressing channel bandwidth
requirements of 6Gb/s, 12Gb/s and 14Gb/s meeting or
exceeding the respective SAS 2.1 and proposed SAS 3.0
specifications. The Mini-SAS HD product provides greater
port density (11mm port-to-port) versus the existing Mini-
SAS 2.0 product (19.01mm port-to-port).
FCI’s Mini-SAS HD product is fully compliant to the SFF-
8643 and SFF-8644 industry specifications. Internal and
external connector configurations of the Mini-SAS HD
product include 1X1 (4x), 1X2 (8x), and 1X4(16x) and enables
4x and 8x internal & external cable assembly solutions
which include EEPROM communication.
The Mini-SAS HD profile design is PCI Express compatible
and can be utilized in PCI Express architecture applications.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Hybrid external cables (mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS) allow
for backwards compatible cabling with legacy
system hardware
• IMLA based board connector insures compliance to the
SAS 2.1 & proposed 3.0 electrical performance criteria
• Internal and external board connector and cable
assemblies provide end-to-end application solutions
TARGET MARKETS/APPLICATIONS
• 1X1, 1X2 and 1X4 connector/cage assemblies offer product
family design flexibility
• Data
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Servers
•
RAID systems
• All board connectors and configurations are fully 6G and
12G compliant allowing for use of same part numbers
when system speeds increase from 6G to 12G
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Storage racks
• External storage systems
• Metal cages on the external connector and cables provide
360° EMI shielding and replaces problematic EMC
elastomeric gaskets
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SAS/SATA HBA interfaces
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Direct-attached storage (DAS)
• Communications
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• Cable assemblies offered in 4x and 8x configurations
Switches
• Eye-of-the-needle connector and cage single step
termination yields consistent application to the PCB
• The external cable strain relief results in an axial pull
force in excess of 20lbs
• Cable latch design reduces cable insertion force and
un-mating issues
• Pull tabs are available in multiple lengths in Pantone 279
color to meet many application needs
• Positive stop feature on the casting prevents external
cable assembly mating over-travel