5. Connector and Cable differences: SAS-3 vs. SAS-4

Connector and Cable differences: SAS-3 vs. SAS-4


  • By: David Einhorn, SCSI Trade Association Board of Directors; Business Development Manager, North America, Amphenol Corp., June 14, 2022

    This blog post examines the differences between SAS-3 and SAS-4 connectors and cables. With the new generation of SAS, we see multiple upgrades and improvements.

    Drive connector
    [Note: 24G SAS uses the SAS-4 physical layer, which operates at a baud rate of 22.5Gb/s.]

    The 29-position receptacle and plug connectors used in SAS-4 feature: hot-plugging, blind-mating, connector misalignment correction, and a PCB retention mechanism for robust SMT attachment.… Continue reading



    https://sniablog.org/connector-and-cable-differences-sas-3-vs-sas-4/
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