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.