Mini-SAS Connectors
High density 0.8mm contact spacing
Tested at data rates beyond 10 Gb/s
26 and 36 position receptacles
SAS Connectors
Point to point topology - Eliminate Hubs
Supports dual porting capability, faster spindle speeds
Transfer rate of up to 6 gigabit/sec
Connectivity of 16k domain
Flexibility – SAS devices and SATA devices are plug compatible
SAS backplane accommodates both types of devices
Allows for thinner cables - better air flow through the chassis
SATA Connectors
Point-to-point link with hot-plugging capability
First generation Serial ATA will provide 150 Mbytes/s
Second generation Serial ATA will provide 300 Mbytes/s
Third generation Serial ATA will provide 600 Mbytes/s
