This high-speed transfer card enables seamless connectivity between external SFF-8088 (Mini-SAS HD) and internal SFF-8087 (Mini-SAS) devices, making it ideal for storage expansion, server setups, and data center applications.
Key Features:
Dual-Port Design Features 2x SFF-8088 (external) and 2x SFF-8087 (internal) ports, allowing flexible SAS/SATA storage configurations.
SAS 6Gbps & SATA III Support Fully compatible with SAS 2.0 (6Gbps) and SATA III (6Gbps) drives for high-speed data transfer.
Passive or Active Conversion Some models offer direct pin conversion (passive), while others include signal conditioning (active) for extended reach.
Hot-Swappable & Plug-and-Play Supports hot-plugging for easy drive replacement without system shutdown (if the host controller permits).
Rackmount & Server Ready Designed for 1U/2U servers, NAS, SAN, and JBOD expansions, ensuring seamless integration into enterprise environments.
Applications:
Connect external SAS storage enclosures to an internal RAID/HBA controller.
Expand server storage capacity by linking external JBO
Ds.
Ideal for data migration, backups, and high-availability storage setups.
Compatibility:
Controllers: Works with LSI/Broadcom, Dell, HP, and other SAS HBAs.
Drives: Supports SAS & SATA HDDs/SSDs.
OS Support: Windows, Linux, VMware (driver-free in most cases).