OPTICAL INTERCONNECT
MINI-SAS HD ACTIVE
OPTICAL CABLE (AOC) ASSEMBLY
OVERVIEW
FCI s Mini-SAS HD Active Optical Cable is the first active optical cable
(AOC) in the market that is fully compliant to SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 industry
standards as well as the SFF -8643 interface standard. Used primarily for
external Enterprise storage applications box-to-box server to storage
server to switch - this cable is part of FCI s comprehensive mini-SAS HD
product offerings that address all board connector and cabling
applications from 0.5 to 100 meters. This wide offering gives system
architects full flexibility and a complete range of products to meet all
high speed storage and high density IO system needs.
This 4 channel AOC features low power ( 800 milliwatts - typical) optical
components plug and play operation and seamless backwards
compatibility between the SAS 2.1 ( 6Gb/s) legacy equipment and SAS 3.0
(12Gb/s) next generation equipment. The managed interface includes
connection discovery functionality I2C bus communication and the
capability to customi e labeling and EEPROM memory map extensions.
A small 3.0 mm diameter helix based 8 fiber cable construction allows the
cable to be routed in any direction required without concern of signal
loss. The cable exit at the back of the connector end can be either a
straight cable exit or a 90 degree cable exit using a fiber optic boot. The
cable end features a rugged die cast body and latching system to assure
product reliability and retention.
PCI Express Gen3 (8Gb/s) applications are also possible with FCI s
mini-SAS HD AOC when used in con unction with PL Technology s PCle
switches.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Optical connectivity enables much longer connections than
copper up to 100m
• Full SAS 3.0 compatibility ensures plug and play operation
• Supports four SAS channels per connection for efficient
installations
• Low power consumption 800 mWatts (typical)
• Twice as dense as Legacy Mini-SAS systems
• ackwards compatible one generation for interoperability
with SAS 2.1 equipment. Hybrid connections are possible
between SAS 3.0 and SAS 2.1 at 6 Gb/s speeds.
• Managed interface allows for connection discovery cable
management and improved serviceability
• Fiber optic connectivity enables box-box server-storage
server to switch configurations not possible with copper
cabling
• Links up to 100m allow for more flexible installation and
build-out options
• Data is securely transferred with no potential for
eavesdropping and storage can even be protected in a safe.
• The multi-fiber cable features a round acket and loose
fibers to allow for easy cable routing in any direction
• Narrow 3.0 mm cable acket improves airflow versus bulky
copper cables
• oots can accommodate right-angle cable exit for
additional flexibility in tight cabinets
• Part of FCI s complete Mini-SAS HD IO Catalog including
board connectors cages copper and optical based cable
assemblies
• OEM Label/EEPROM customi ations available
TARGET MARKETS / APPLICATIONS
• Enterprise Storage
• SAS 3.0 (12 Gb/s) and SAS 2.1 (6 Gb/s)
• External Storage Connections
MINI-SAS HD ACTIVE OPTICAL CABLE (AOC) ASSEMBLY
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MATERIALS
• Fiber cable:
• Helix based 8 fiber Multi-mode cable
• OFNP (Optical Fiber Non-conductive Plenum)
• LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
• Die cast covers: Zinc with nickel plating
• Metal latch: Stainless steel
MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
• SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 compliant ( 6G & 12G signal speeds)
SPECIFICATIONS
• SFF- 8449: Shielded Cables Management Interface for SAS
• SFF- 8636: Common Management Interface
• SFF-8644: Mini-Multilane Shielded Integrated High Density
Connector
• GS-12-1122: Mini-SAS HD Active Optical Cable ( AOC) product
specification
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
• Power supply voltage: 3.3V
• Data rate per lane: 12 Gb/s
• Power consumption: 0.75 W (typ.) per end
• Transmitter type: VCSEL
• Receiver type: PIN-diode
CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVAL
• UL: E251142-42
• TW: DE2-015589
• FDA: Accession number 0312716-411
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Conforms to RoHs requirements per EU directive
2002/95/EC
• Laser Class 1
• Halogen free（LSZH cable used）
• Operating temperature range: 0°C to 70°C
PACKAGING
• High shield ESD bubbly wrap bag
OPTICAL MODE
• SAS2.1 and SAS 3.0 compliant in optical mode capable systems
length
PART NUMBERS CODING SCHEME
10123196
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S
V
W
X
YYY
Cable length in m
(reference to right table)
Mini-SAS HD AOC
Fiber Cable Jacket
• L=Low Smoke
Zero Halogen
• S=OFNP
Boot
• O=Straight boot exit
• I=Right angle boot exit
Suffix YYY
001
003
005
010
015
020
030
050
100
Cable
length(m)
1
3
5
10
15
20
30
50
100
Category
OM2
OM2
OM2
OM2
OM2
OM2
OM3
OM3
OM3
Colour
Orange
Orange
Orange
Orange
Orange
Orange
Aqua
Aqua
Aqua
OPIMSHDAOC0114EA4
Reserved
Fiber Type
• 2 for OM 2 fiber (used for cable length
≤20
m)
• 3 for OM 3 fiber (used for cable length＞20m)
For more information,
please contact: Communications@fci.com
or visit us at
www.fci.com
Disclaimer
Please note that the above information is subject to change without notice.
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