PCIe 2.0 SAS + SATA Controller Board - 6GB - 8 EXTERNAL Ports - OEM SAS 2008 - High and Low Profile

Overview:
This card provides high-performance external storage connectivity for servers and workstations. It provides eight lanes of 6Gb/s SATA or SAS connectivity and is matched with eight lanes of PCIe 2.0 5Gb/s performance. The low-profile design of the SAS HBA includes a full-height bracket and a low-profile mounting bracket that creates a universal fit for any server. Based on the Fusion-MPT-architected LSI SAS 2008 controller that integrates the latest enhancements in PCIe 2.0 technology and 6Gb/s SAS technology.

Implements one LSI SAS 2008 eight-port 6Gb/s to PCIe 2.0 controller
Supports eight-lane, full-duplex PCIe 2.0 performance
Supports eight external 6Gb/s SATA+SAS ports
Supports SATA and SAS link rates of 1.5Gb/s, 3.0Gb/s, and 6.0Gb/s
Provides two x4 external mini-SAS connectors (SFF-8088)
Supports passive cable
Supports up to 512 SATA or SAS end devices
Offers a full-height bracket and low-profile bracket
Provides multiple activity LEDs
Provides a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) debug/diagnostic port