It belongs to the Mini HD connector family, which supports SAS protocols including SAS 3.0. The press-fit termination eliminates solder, making it suitable for backplane assemblies where rework or high-reliability through-hole connections are preferred.
Key Features and Deployment Context
The integrated cage provides EMI shielding, which is critical for maintaining signal integrity on high-speed differential pairs in SAS and Mini HD links. The press-fit termination means the connector is pressed into plated through-holes without a solder wave — common in backplane designs where solderless assembly and field rework are priorities.