SAS is the next-generation interface standard for SCSI-based systems, designed to replace the SCSI parallel interface with a much faster, more flexible, 3 Gbps serial interface while maintaining the robust nature of the SCSI command set. Features
Connects a 4X host to a 4X target
Improves point-to-point SCSI installations with increased cooling and airflow
InfiniBand thumbscrew connectors
Meets or exceeds existing SAS-2 standards
Supports data transfer speeds of up to 3 Gbps and future speeds up to 10 Gbps