P197 / Storage / Connector

SlimSAS connector family

SlimSAS is a compact connector family in the SAS/storage interconnect ecosystem, with multiple lane/count variants.

Also called SlimSAS SFF-8654 slim SAS

The family name does not identify one universal contact count or lane configuration.

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Record the exact SFF designation and lane count from the host, cable and device documentation.

Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-05, 2026-10-22 · Independent review pending

SlimSAS connector family: fitted in place. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

SlimSAS connector family: original recognition drawing, not to scale.

The useful distinction

Recognize it. Then verify it.

SlimSAS is a compact connector family in the SAS/storage interconnect ecosystem, with multiple lane/count variants. [C197A]

Exact source example P197: construction: 4X and8X straight/right-angle cable-assembly variants; exact series must control impedance/protocol.. current max a: 0.5. voltage max vdc: 30. durability min cycles: 250. Series-level scope; no complete assembly suffix or assumed dimensions. Old2019.04document read at official current URL; capability wording is variant-specific. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established. [C197B]

Source-scoped identification facts

Each value retains its exact example, role and measurement axis. Facts from different parts must not be combined into an invented component.

Documented examples; not a mating drawing or compatibility approval
Contact pitch	0.6 mm published SlimSAS connector pitchS905Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: 207368 (4X straight-to-straight100ohm SAS3.0/4.0 cable assembly). Documented role: cable plug. Series-level scope; no complete assembly suffix or assumed dimensions. Old2019.04document read at official current URL; capability wording is variant-specific.
Manufacturer	MolexS905Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: 207368 (4X straight-to-straight100ohm SAS3.0/4.0 cable assembly). Documented role: cable plug. Series-level scope; no complete assembly suffix or assumed dimensions. Old2019.04document read at official current URL; capability wording is variant-specific.
Series	207368 (4X straight-to-straight100ohm SAS3.0/4.0 cable assembly)S905Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: 207368 (4X straight-to-straight100ohm SAS3.0/4.0 cable assembly). Documented role: cable plug. Series-level scope; no complete assembly suffix or assumed dimensions. Old2019.04document read at official current URL; capability wording is variant-specific.

Not recorded: Nominal contacts, Positions / cavity span, Populated contacts, Contact rows, Dimensions / axis, Connector role, Contact gender / arrangement, Mounting, Coupling / latch, Keying / polarization, Shell / form, Exact part / implementation, Recorded markings, View convention. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.

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Bounded facts, visible unknowns

Specifications and limits

SlimSAS connector family facts and limitations
Documented identification	SlimSAS family identification only; exact variant required. [C197A]
Mechanical dimensions	No independently reviewed mechanical drawing in V36; do not use this page for fabrication, fit testing or tolerance work.
Engineering pinout	Source-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile →
Verified device list	Not included. Check exact device and accessory documentation.

A boundary, not an omission to guess around.

Use the source-backed form or position count only for identification. Resolve ratings, protocol, direction, wiring, cable construction and exact device support from the relevant equipment and component documentation.

Before you connect

What to check

Identify the exact connector family and variant from the equipment or cable documentation.
Keep shape, contact count, protocol, electrical rating and device support as separate facts.
Do not force, rewire or adapt a connector from this recognition record; resolve the remaining requirements first.

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What is not established

This field note does not approve a connection, adapter, cable assembly, rewiring scheme or fabricated part. It intentionally omits unsupported pin assignments and mechanical tolerances.

Your next step

Move from the form to the requirement.

Read the engineering reference Source-scoped details, orientation and explicit unknowns.Work through a connection Choose your task before deciding on a cable.Explore this evidence trail Inspect the claims and their dependencies.

The source trail

Evidence for this page

AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.

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C197ASource checked · pending review

Molex lists SlimSAS as a distinct storage connector family alongside Serial ATA and SAS products.

Molex · Serial ATA and SAS connector system ↗

Locator: Product-family overview
Access: public page. Identification/reference scope only. V36 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

S200: full source recordInspect review dependencies →

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.. Next review due 2027-01-03.

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C197BSource checked · pending review

Molex · SlimSAS cable assemblies 987652-0234 ↗

Locator: p.1 features; p.2 specifications and Ordering Information
Access: public pdf text. No independent technical review, hardware validation, specimen measurement or general interoperability approval. Exact scopes and unresolved fields remain controlling.

S905: full source recordInspect review dependencies →

Claim scope: Exact named component/family technical construction reference from the full current primary document; geometry, ratings and implementation limits do not transfer to other variants.. Next review due 2027-01-20.

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Evidence behind this page

Scope first. Source second. Approval separate.

2 linked sources · 2 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: catalogue_expansion_v36

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-03. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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S200 · Serial ATA and SAS connector system

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-05 · due 2027-01-03

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Identifies Serial ATA signal/power, combo, Micro SATA, Slimline SATA, SAS and SlimSAS connector families.

Not established / limitations: Identification/reference scope only. V36 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

Locator: Product-family overview

S905 · SlimSAS cable assemblies 987652-0234

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Current primary-document research for P197. Each normalized fact retains its exact part/family, role and document scope.

Not established / limitations: No independent technical review, hardware validation, specimen measurement or general interoperability approval. Exact scopes and unresolved fields remain controlling.

Locator: p.1 features; p.2 specifications and Ordering Information

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C197A · P197

Molex lists SlimSAS as a distinct storage connector family alongside Serial ATA and SAS products.

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S200 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C197B · P197

Claim scope: Exact named component/family technical construction reference from the full current primary document; geometry, ratings and implementation limits do not transfer to other variants.

Source links: S905 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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