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FAQs

What are mini-SAS cables used for? ›

In addition to storage, Mini-SAS HD connectors are used in some types of industrial and medical equipment. Internal connections can link server processors with built-in storage systems, while external versions connect storage disks or other devices from shelf to shelf or rack to rack.

The Mini-SAS HD connector system has a 2-row, right-angle connector with 12 Gbps per channel. Each connector handles 4 lanes of data for up to 48 Gbps of total bandwidth. Ganged options are also available up to a 1x4 configuration for up to 192 Gbps of total bandwidth.

Yes, you can hot plug SAS drives. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives are designed to support hot plugging, which means they can be inserted or removed from a server or storage enclosure while the system is powered on and running.

SAS stands for “serial attached SCSI.” SCSI (commonly pronounced “scuzzy”) stands for “small computer systems interface.” SCSI was the former parallel technology that SAS has replaced.

In computing, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is a point-to-point serial protocol that moves data to and from computer-storage devices such as hard disk drives and tape drives.

SlimSAS is a next generation ultra high speed interconnect solution for server and storage device. SlimSAS are internal with 0.6 mm contact pitch, per lane 22.5 Gbps. The solutions could be the replace for MiniSAS HD 4x and are adopted for next generation SAS-4.

We aim to offer an experience as similar to an “at-home-experience” as possible. We can provide up to 12 Mbps per traveler for most of the flight.

Overall, the maximum data throughput of Mini-SAS HD is 48 Gbps or 6 GB/s for the 4x version. However, it is important to consider the compatibility and configuration of the interface to ensure optimal data transfer speeds.

Generally, SAS drives can have speeds ranging from 3 Gbps (Gigabits per second) to 12 Gbps. However, it's important to note that the actual data transfer rate may be lower due to various factors such as the drive's rotational speed, cache size, and the capabilities of the host system.

The use of SATA hard drives on SAS controllers is made possible by the fact that both share the same infrastructure and have similar features. SATA drives may be plugged into SAS controllers. SAS drives cannot be plugged into SATA controllers.

Is SAS cable the same as SATA? ›

Both technologies do roughly the same thing, but each is built with different hardware. SAS is generally more expensive, and it's better suited for use in servers or in processing-heavy computer workstations. SATA is less expensive, and it's better suited for desktop file storage.

With only internal connectors, an eight-port controller can connect up to eight drives directly, or more if expanders are used. Using external connectors, an eight- port controller can connect up to 128 drives by scaling with JBODs.

Mini-coax automotive, also known as MCA, is a smaller, lighter and more flexible version of the traditional coaxial cable widely used in a variety of high-speed data transfer applications. Traditional coax cable is made of an inner conductor surrounded by a conducting shield.

The Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) cable is a high-speed network cable that can transfer data from 10 Gbps to 400 Gbps. It is used for quick communication between networking devices, especially in data centers, telecoms, and enterprise networks.

SAS is optimal for use in servers and workstations because it has a more versatile array of connectors and is faster at reading and writing data in a continuous computer session. SATA is better for storage purposes because it can write data very quickly, and the hardware is budget-friendly for small businesses.