High Speed Serial Connections for next generation data storage and beyond

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Overview: The document provides technical details on Mini-SAS HD cable assemblies and PCB connectors, focusing on high-speed serial connections for next-generation data storage. It emphasizes the preservation of signal integrity for 6 Gbps and 12 Gbps links, compliant with SAS 2.1 and proposed SAS 3.0 standards.

Specifications: The interconnect system supports a 42% increase in linear board density compared to mini-SAS, with an 11mm port-to-port higher density. It complies with SFF-8643 and SFF-8644 industry specifications, serving both internal and shielded external applications.

High Power Card Edge (HPCE™): This section introduces the next-generation power card edge connector, suitable for servers, RAID systems, storage racks, and various high-speed input-output applications.

Mini-SAS HD Connections: The insert molded lead array (IMLA) design optimizes signal integrity, allowing scalability from 6 Gbps to 12 Gbps with the same connector part number. It includes ergonomic and signal integrity enhancements for PCB connectors and cables, available in 1x1 (4x), 1x2 (8X), and 1x4 (16X) configurations.

Cable Assemblies: The document details a wide portfolio of cable assembly offerings, including 4x and 8x internal (with sidebands) and external (with EEPROM) options. Legacy cable assembly options include mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS (SAS 2.1 or SAS 2.0).

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High Speed Serial Connections for next generation data storage and beyond-1

High Speed Serial Connections For next generation data storage and beyond Full interconnect system preserves signal integrity quality for 6 Gbps and 12 Gbps links Compliant to defined industry standard performance for SAS 2.1 and proposed SAS 3.0 data storage Reduced Size / Increased Density Supports 42% increase in linear board density vs. mini-SAS 11mm port-to-port higher density complies with SFF-8643 and SFF-8644 industry specifications Complete interconnect suite serves internal and shielded external applications Mini-SAS HD Cable Assemblies and PCB Connectors www.fciconnect.com/hsio

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High Power Card Edge (HPCE™) Mini-SAS HD Connections Next Generation Power Card Edge Connector Insert molded lead array (IMLA) design FCI High Speed Cable Assemblies (Internal and External) optimizes signal integrity Scale-ability from 6 Gbps to 12 Gbps with the same connector part number. Integrated ergonomic and signal integrity enhancements on PCB connectors and cables 1x1 (4x), 1x2 (8X) and 1x4 (16X) configurations for internal and external board connectors. Wide portfolio of cable assembly offerings include 4x and 8x internal (with sidebands) and external (with EEPROM) Legacy cable assembly...

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