Introduction

For applications needing external storage connectivity, the SAS 9300-8e 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter allows servers of any size to attach to over 1000 SAS or SATA end devices in external enclosures. Scale storage to support performance and capacity-intensive applications with 12Gb/s SAS and the flexibility to support 6Gb/s SATA drives.

- Connect up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices with 8 external 12Gb/s SAS and SATA ports
- Fit into 1U/2U rack-mounted servers and workstations with low-profile form factor (full-height bracket included)
- Provide up to 12Gb/s SAS and up to 6Gb/s SATA performance across 8 lanes of PCIe® 3.0 connectivity