10.4.2Physical characteristics
This section defines physical interface connector.
10.4.3Connector requirements
Contact your preferred connector manufacturer for mating part information. Part numbers for SAS connectors will be provided in a future revision of this publication when production parts are available from major connec- tor manufacturers.
The SAS device connector is illustrated in Figures 16 and 17.
10.4.4Electrical description
SAS drives use the device connector for:
•DC power
•SAS interface
•Activity LED
This connector is designed to either plug directly into a backpanel or accept cables.
10.4.5Pin descriptions
This section provides a
Table 15: SAS pin descriptions
Pin | Signal name | Signal type |
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S1 | Port A Ground |
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S2* | +Port A_in | Diff. input pair |
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S3* |
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S4 | Port A Ground |
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S5* | Diff output pair | |
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S6* | +Port A_out |
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S7 | Port A Ground |
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S8 | Port B Ground |
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S9* | +Port B_in | Diff. input pair |
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S10* |
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S11 | Port A Ground |
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S12* | Diff output pair | |
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S13* | +Port B_out |
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S14 | Port B Ground |
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*- Short pin to support hot plugging NC - No connection in the drive.
Pin | Signal name | Signal type |
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P1* | NC (reserved 3.3Volts) |
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P2* | NC (reserved 3.3Volts) |
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P3 | NC (reserved 3.3Volts) |
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P4 | Ground |
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P5 | Ground |
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P6 | Ground |
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P7 | 5 Volts charge |
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P8* | 5 Volts |
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P9* | 5 Volts |
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P10 | Ground |
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P11* | Ready LED | Open collector out |
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P12 | Ground |
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P13 | 12 Volts charge |
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P14* | 12 Volts |
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P15* | 12 Volts |
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