FC-AL models: DRVL-09L, 18L

40-pin FC-AL connector

Ultrastar 18ZX and 9LZX use the 40 pin SCA-2 connector defined by the ANSI SFF-8045 Specification. SFF-8067 is also supported. The only difference between SFF-8045 and SFF-8067 is the Enclosure Service Interface. The drive will "discover" the level of Enclosure Service Interface supported by the enclosure and use the proper level for all enclosure communication. This "discovery" process is defined in SFF-8067 specification.

It is expected that the drive will be used in an environment which uses a common connector structure for mounting the drives. The connector allows for plugging a drive directly into a backplane by providing the necessary electrical connection. Mechanical stability and device retention must be provided by other mechanisms outside the drive.