Mini-SAS connectors are part of the SAS ecosystem. They can be used both internally and externally. Mini-SAS supports different data rates based on the generation (e.g., SAS-2, SAS-3, SAS-4), with the latest versions achieving speeds of up to 24 Gbps. These connectors play a crucial role in high-speed data transfer between components like motherboards, backplanes, and add-in cards.

SlimSAS connectors are designed for SAS 4.0 server applications. They offer a smaller form factor and superior signal integrity performance compared to standard Mini-SAS solutions. SlimSAS supports speeds of up to 24 Gbps and is also applicable in PCIe Gen3/Gen4 and 25G Ethernet environments. Their cost-effectiveness and scalability make them valuable in modern computing systems.