SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) PCIe x16

Compatibility check and signal path analysis

Adapter Required

These connectors are not directly compatible. An adapter or converter cable is needed.

Recommended: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) to PCIe x16 adapter

Signal Path

Adapter
PCIe x16 Unknown

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)

Family Storage
Form Factor L-shaped (wider than SATA)
Pin Count 29
Reversible No

PCIe x16

Family Storage
Form Factor Card-edge slot (full-length)
Pin Count 164
Reversible No

Notes

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) to PCIe x16: Both are storage connectors but may use different interfaces. An adapter or enclosure may bridge them, but speed will be limited by the slower interface. The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) (Storage) and PCIe x16 (Storage) share the same connector family.