Serial (DB-9) SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)

Compatibility check and signal path analysis

Adapter Required

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

Signal Path

Serial (DB-9)

Family Legacy Data
Form Factor D-sub 9-pin
Pin Count 9
Reversible No

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)

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

Notes

Serial (DB-9) to SAS (Serial Attached SCSI): While both carry data, modern storage interfaces and legacy serial/parallel ports are not directly compatible. The Serial (DB-9) (Legacy Data) and SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) (Storage) are from different connector families.