Next generation communications equipment designs requiring high-speed signaling are now being supported by mini Serial Attached Small Computer System Interface connectors. Known as multi-lane SAS or miniSAS, it supports full duplex data transmission rates in aggregate of 6Gbps, making it ideal for server and network storage applications. miniSAS products are based on the Small Form Factor Committee’s 8086, 8087 and 8088 standards. Internal connectors use 36 contacts, while external connectors use 26 contacts.