Example #1: Low Cost Enclosure for Hot-swappable Hard Drives

Unitized Cable Assembly is designed specifically for low cost enclosures, which provide hot-swappability of Serial ATA Hard Drives.

The integrated signal and power connector can be mounted to a simple supporting structure, assuring direct mechanical alignment with the Hard Drive subassembly. Standard power pig-tail termination is compatible with legacy power supply receptacle.

Most common applications

• Low Cost replacement for Backplane in Storage Enclosures
• Ideal as a Serial ATA interconnect for Prototype Storage Systems
• Designed for use in Proximity Data’s Removable Storage Tray (PDRT01D4)
• Special Interconnect options available for Enterprise Storage Solutions
• PDUC01D1 Unified Cable Assembly can be used in:

Example #2: Serial ATA Hard Drive Interconnect in Desktop Enclosure

Unitized Cable Assembly is perfect for a Serial ATA Drive in a desktop enclosure.  The integrated signal and power connector provides more reliable electromechanical engagement between the cable receptacle and the Hard Drive interface plug. The power pig-tail termination is compatible with a legacy power supply receptacle. It is a highly functional Cable Assembly for Desktop PCs, Workstations and Servers.

Specifications

• Integrated Serial ATA Signal and Power Device Side Receptacle
• Variable length of the signal and power cable
• Wide choice of power leads terminations
• Standard, Latching and Shielded External System Side Serial ATA receptacle choice

Optional Feature: Power Pig-tail Termination

Unitized Cable Assembly can be customized per request. Most commonly offered options include power pig-tail terminations ranging from bare-end wire, through an alternative header or receptacle, to customer-specified connectors.

Example #3: High Speed Interconnect in Low Profile Enclosure

Unitized Cable Assembly with short power leads can be fastened to a printed circuit board serving as structural support for the integrated connector and providing power distribution for multiple Hard Drives. 

This solution is especially convenient for low profile storage enclosures employing the Serial ATA 3.0 Gbit interface. Unitized Cable Assembly provides direct interconnect between Host Controller and Serial ATA Hard Drive, lowering the number of interconnect points, and therefore assuring higher signal integrity.