Mini-SAS HD product offering

mini-SAS HD I/O system Mini-SAS HD Next generation SAS storage interface Addresses channel bandwidth speeds from 6 Gb/s to 12Gb/s (SAS 2.1 & SAS 3.0) Enhanced Mini-SAS HD External cable’s capable of performing up to 14Gbps Provides greater port density vs. mini-SAS Increased linear port-to-port board density 11.00mm port-to-port pitch vs.19.01mm Compliant to SFF-8643 & 8644 specifications Internal & external I/O systems EEPROM communication (external) Side band signaling (internal) 4x and 8x cable configurations Legacy assemblies - Mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS Cage configurations of 16x – 1x4 configuration...

mini-SAS HD I/O system – External cable assemblies Mini-SAS HD External Cable Assemblies 24-30 AWG cable options Passive Copper cables 6G (SAS 2.1) and 12G (SAS 3.0) 4x & 8x double ended configurations Stamped EMI gasket (vs. elastomeric) Reduced force latch design Positive stop feature to prevent mating over-travel Multiple length pull tabs- up to 6 inches (152.4 mm) in length 4x Enhanced External cable assembly up to14Gbs Bandwidth. Hybrid copper cable assemblies 4x Mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS 8x mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS

mini-SAS HD I/O system – Internal cable assemblies Mini-SAS HD Internal Cable Assemblies 30 AWG cable options Passive Copper cables 6G (SAS 2.1) and 12G (SAS 3.0) 4x & 8x double ended configurations Rugged cable latch design All cables carry compliant side band signaling 2 sideband configurations Controller to controller Controller to backplane Difference between configurations is side band signal I/O patterns Hybrid copper cable assemblies 4x Mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS 8x mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS Using bend insensitive cable High speed raw cable » 90° bend with no signal degradation Same cable assembly...

Mini-SAS HD I/O– External cable assemblies External Cable Assemblies SAS 2.1 (6 Gb/s per channel) cable assemblies Part Number 10112041 10117771 10112359 10117947 Product Description Mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD passive external cable assembly 4x configuration - SAS2.1 (6Gb/s) compatible Mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS passive external cable assembly SAS2.1 (6Gb/s) compatible - 4x configuration on mini-SAS HD end and universal keying on mini-SAS end Mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD passive external cable assembly 8x configuration - SAS2.1 (6Gb/s) compatible Mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS passive external cable assembly...

Mini-SAS HD I/O– Internal cable assemblies with Std. HD housing Internal Cable Assemblies - with Standard MiniSAS HD cable Housing SAS 2.1 (6 Gb/s per channel) cable assemblies - Controller to Backplane Part Number 10119312 10119577 Product Description Signal Pairs 4x Mini-SAS HD to 4x Mini-SAS HD passive internal cable assembly Controller to Backplane - SAS2.1 (6Gb/s) compatible 8x Mini-SAS HD to 8x Mini-SAS HD passive internal cable assembly Controller to Backplane - SAS2.1 (6Gb/s) compatible SAS 3.0 (12 Gb/s per channel) cable assemblies - Controller to Backplane Part Number 10119217 10119576...

Internal Mini-SAS HD - Short cable housing Short housing needed to allow for tight cable bends / routing Housing is 6.35mm ( 0.25”) shorter than standard housing Prototypes available – using SLA housing models Standard housing length Production housings & cables available in November, 2012 Shorter housing allows cable bend To stay within PCB profile

Mini-SAS HD I/O– Internal cable assemblies with short HD housing Internal Cable Assemblies - with Short Mini-SAS HD cable Housing SAS 2.1 (6 Gb/s per channel) cable assemblies Part Number 10123417 10127771 10123416 10127773 Product Description Short 4x Mini-SAS HD to Short 4x Mini-SAS HD passive internal cable assembly - Controller to Backplane - SAS2.1 (6Gb/s) compatible Short 8x Mini-SAS HD to Short 8x Mini-SAS HD passive internal cable assembly - Controller to Backplane - SAS2.1 (6Gb/s) compatible Short 4x Mini-SAS HD to Short 4x Mini-SAS HD passive internal cable assembly - Controller to...

MSHD to mini-SAS internal cables – with Std. HD cable housings Internal Cable Assemblies - MiniSAS HD to MiniSAS - with Std. HD cable Housing Straight Cable exit on mini-SAS end - Controller to Backplane Part Number 10120612 Product Description 4x Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS 36pin Straight type passive internal cable assembly - Controller to Backplane - SAS2.1 (6Gb/s) compatible Signal Pairs 8 pairs Right Angle Cable exit on mini-SAS end - Controller to Backplane Part Number 10123401 Product Description 4x Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS 36pin Horizontal RA type passive internal cable assembly - Controller...

MSHD to mini-SAS internal cables – with Short HD cable housings Internal Cable Assemblies - MiniSAS HD to MiniSAS - with Short HD cable Housing Straight Cable exit on mini-SAS end - Controller to Backplane Part Number 10122526 Product Description Short 4x Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS 36pin Straight type passive internal cable assembly - Controller to Backplane - SAS2.1 (6Gb/s) compatible Signal Pairs 8 pairs Right Angle Cable exit on mini-SAS end - Controller to Backplane 10123402 Short 4x Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS 36pin Horizontal RA type passive internal cable assembly - Controller to Backplane -...

mini-SAS HD I/O system Board connectors and cages / brackets Wafer based board connector construction Well defined manufacturing process Mimics FCI backpanel connector manufacturing FCI has manufactured millions of wafers Board connector the same for internal & external systems Metal EMI cages for external systems Each port 360° shielded ° EON board termination Board connector Cage Simple application tooling Stamped EMI finger through-chassis termination 1x1, 1x2 and1x4 configuration offered Internal mounting brackets for internal connectors Positive cable assembly mounting 1x4, 1x2 and 1x1 configurations...

mini-SAS HD I/O - board connector system 4 Board connectors and cages / brackets Some market offerings only 6G compliant Fail at 12G performance criteria m FCI Design Goal : Singular part number for either application for a given configuration M One part number for a given configuration " ... M Applies to internal & external connectors One qualification effort regardless of application i Same PCB footprint design for 6G or 12G » Reduces present and future system design effort i Addresses near term and long term SAS high speed needs / upgrades Reduced part inventory / no additional purchasing...