"Convert two internal SFF-8643 ports to two external SFF-8644 ports.
Compatible with 12 Gbit/s SAS drives and backwards compatible with 6 Gbit/s SAS and SATA drivesEquipped with a standard-height installation clamp set and a half-height slot bracket for installation in computers with a small form factorThis Mini-SAS adapter allows you to convert two internal SFF-8643 ports on a controller card to two external SFF-8644 ports.
For example, you can connect external SAS or SATA drives in direct attached-storage (DAS) devices to an internal back plate or SAS controller for additional storage.
The adapter can be connected to up to eight drives and is compatible with 12 Gbit/s SAS drives and 6Gbit/s SATA drives.
The adapter is easy to install and can be mounted in any new or older desktop expansion slot, including PCI, AGP and PCIe.
Full-profile and low-profile mounting brackets are provided to ensure compatibility with most computer cases.
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