The Molex 0787160014 is a 29-position SAS receptacle from the Series 78716 line, designed for internal high-speed storage interconnects. The connector includes both a board guide and a mating guide, which help align the plug during blind-mate assembly inside a chassis — a practical necessity when the receptacle is buried behind a drive cage or backplane. Termination is solder, and the mounting type is listed as both Surface Mount and Through Hole.
Packaging and Assembly Line Fit
The reel format suits volume production; the cut tape option works for prototype builds or low-volume runs without committing to a full reel.