SCSI Receptacle for Board-Edge Interconnects
The Hirose DH60-27P is a 27-position SCSI receptacle from the DH series, designed for high-density shielded interconnects. It uses a right-angle surface-mount termination, so it sits flat against the board edge and mates with a plug coming in parallel to the PCB — typical for internal cabling in servers, storage arrays, or test equipment where space is tight and signal integrity matters. Gold plating on the contacts gives reliable performance over repeated mating cycles.
27 Circuits on Two Rows — SMT with M2.6 Flange
The 27 contacts are laid out across two rows, which gives a compact footprint for a 27-position SCSI connector. The right-angle SMT termination means the solder tails reflow on the board surface — no through-holes, so it saves board real estate on the opposite side. The housing includes a flange with M2.6 threaded holes for secure mechanical attachment to the panel or a mounting bracket, which takes the strain off the solder joints when the cable is plugged and unplugged. The gold contact finish is standard for SCSI applications where corrosion resistance and multiple mate cycles are expected.
Shielded Construction for Signal Integrity
The DH60-27P is listed as shielded, meaning the metal shell around the contact area provides a continuous ground path when mated with a shielded plug. This is critical for parallel SCSI buses or any high-speed differential pair interface where radiated emissions need to stay inside the cable assembly.