{"product_id":"asustor-as-sas8e","title":"Asustor AS-SAS8e External SAS HBA PCIe Expansion Card","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-asustor-as-sas8e-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-asustor-as-sas8e-copy { font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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Built around the SAS3808 controller, this PCIe 4.0 x8 host bus adapter provides eight external SAS lanes through two Mini-SAS HD connectors. It is designed for a planned expansion system with the correct host, enclosure and cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 x8 host interface with a SAS3808 controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo external SFF-8644 connectors carrying eight SAS lanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12Gb\/s SAS and 6Gb\/s SATA interface support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-height, low-profile and ASUSTOR NAS bracket arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect a Compatible Expansion Enclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter provides the host connection for supported external storage rather than adding drive bays by itself. The current supplier compatibility list includes AS7112RDX, AS7116RDX, AS7212RDX, AS7216RDX and AS7224RDX. Check the precise NAS, expansion enclosure and supported cable arrangement before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch the PCIe Slot and Bracket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card requires an appropriate PCIe slot and space for the selected bracket. The package includes the HBA, a fitted full-height bracket, a low-profile bracket and an ASUSTOR expansion bracket. The supplied alternatives help match supported chassis; they do not establish compatibility with every NAS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep Storage Management in the Supported Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a host bus adapter, so storage presentation and array management depend on the compatible host platform and software. The manufacturer lists ADM 5.0 and supported Windows, Linux, VMware and FreeBSD environments. Driver, firmware and operating-system compatibility must be checked for a computer deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan the Complete Storage Link\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo physical SFF-8644 sockets carry eight external SAS lanes. Use suitable external SAS cables and an approved enclosure. The controller supports multiple storage protocols, but the enclosure, cable and host together determine which devices can actually be used; this card is not a direct socket for an ordinary M.2 SSD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAS-SAS8e is a purpose-built connection component for compatible external storage expansion. Select it with the exact host model, available PCIe slot, enclosure and cable path confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"ace-asustor-as-sas8e-faq-title\"\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"ace-asustor-as-sas8e-faq-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as-sas8e-faq\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhich Asustor NAS models are listed as compatible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current supplier list names AS7112RDX, AS7116RDX, AS7212RDX, AS7216RDX and AS7224RDX. Confirm the installed ADM release, expansion enclosure and required cable arrangement for the chosen host.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as-sas8e-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes it have eight physical external connectors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. There are two external Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connectors. Together they carry eight SAS lanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as-sas8e-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eIs this a storage enclosure or a RAID appliance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a PCIe host bus adapter. Storage drives, an appropriate external enclosure and the supported host software are required separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as-sas8e-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eAre external SAS cables included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe published package list specifies the HBA and bracket alternatives. Select the appropriate external SAS cables separately for the intended host and enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as-sas8e-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan it be installed in a computer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists supported computer operating systems, but the computer must have a suitable PCIe slot, chassis space and compatible driver and firmware. Check the exact system before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as-sas8e-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhat brackets are supplied?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe package lists a fitted full-height bracket, a low-profile bracket and an ASUSTOR expansion bracket, alongside the adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Asustor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44876986482747,"sku":"AS-SAS8e","price":957.84,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/asustor-as-sas8e-external-sas-hba-pcie-expansion-card-4853684.png?v=1793867346","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/products\/asustor-as-sas8e","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}