New iPass+™ HD System from Molex Supports Next Generation SAS 2.1 Requirements
16 November 2009 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX) (NASDAQ: MOLXA) introduces the
iPass+™ High Density (HD) system, referenced as mini-SAS HD in the
SAS 2.1 standard, to meet SAS next-generation speed and density
requirements. This innovative system provides 8x as well as 4x
cable-plugging options offering customers faster data, more
bandwidth and more design flexibility.
“Molex’s iPass+ HD technology will drive next-generation SAS
solutions by providing increased bandwidth and port density,” said
Jay Neer, advanced technical market manager, industry standards,
Molex Incorporated. “We designed the new system to use less beach
front real estate while doubling data rates.”
The iPass+ HD external input/output (I/O) connector includes
eight sideband signals per 4x port. These additional signals enable
active copper and optical cables, as well as active pluggable
modules for extended-length applications in data centers. The new
pinouts for iPass+ HD map easily to existing legacy products.
The reduced size of the iPass+ HD system provides additional
real estate and beach front for system designers. A standard PCIe
card can accept four current 4x mini-SAS connectors and a
low-profile PCIe card accepts two 4x mini-SAS connectors. The new
iPass+ HD will provide for four 4x ports on a low-profile PCIe
card, doubling the port density on a low-profile PCIe card.
“This is a significant step as server manufacturers are
transitioning their enclosures to the smaller form-factor card,”
adds Neer.
The introduction of multi-plugging provides the capability to
plug either one 8x plug or two 4x plugs into the same 8x connector,
increasing the functionality of the solution. End users may not
have to go buy a new cable.
The mechanical keys required in the current mini-SAS product
have been eliminated, which reduce the manufacturing part numbers
for the host connector and cabling options. Electronic keying is
accommodated through the new sidebands and signals provided.
To learn more about the iPass+ HD system stop by the Molex booth
712 at the Super Computing conference (SC09), November 14-20 in
Portland, Ore. or visit www.molex.com/link/iPassPlusHD.html.
About Molex Incorporated
Molex Incorporated is a 71-year-old global manufacturer of
electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection systems.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, USA, the company operates 43
manufacturing locations in 18 countries. The Molex website is
www.molex.com.
Molex is a registered trademark of Molex Incorporated
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