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6Gb/s SAS prototypes were introduced to the market as early as 3Q07. The first 6Gb/s SAS plugfest will be held in 4Q08. Initial components such as HBAs and backplanes will start to roll out in 1H08, with production components out in 2H08. Storage systems, such as servers and external storage, will begin shipping in 2009.
