SAS Mini Receptacle for High-Density Internal Storage Interconnects
The TE Connectivity 1761987-9 is a 38-position SAS mini receptacle from the EVERCLEAR series, designed for high-speed serial storage interfaces inside servers and storage arrays.
Position Count and Orientation — Matching the BOM and Board Layout
At 38 positions, this receptacle matches the circuit count for a SAS x4 or similar multi-lane internal cable assembly. The right-angle SMT orientation places the connector body flush against the board edge, which saves Z-height and keeps the cable routing low-profile inside a 1U or 2U chassis.
Gold Plating Thickness — What 30.0µin Means for Durability
Thinner gold (15µin or less) would wear through sooner in that duty cycle.