The Microchip Adaptec 82885T SAS expander card offers a scalable connectivity/fan-out option for additional drives when used in conjunction with a SAS RAID adapter or SAS HBA. The 82885T SAS Expander Card offers ports in a low-profile MD2 form factor with internal ports for connection to a SAS adapter and/or SAS or SATA drives and external ports for optional connections to external JBODs or a SAS adapter.
Product DescriptionMicrochip Adaptec 82885T - storage SAS bus extender - SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s - PCIe x4
Device TypeStorage SAS bus extender - plug-in card - low profile
Bus TypePCIe x4
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s
Data Transfer Rate12 Gbit/s
Supported DevicesHard drive, solid state drive
Channel Qty36
Dimensions (WxDxH)16.7 cm x 6.4 cm
Manufacturer Warranty3-year warranty
Extended Specification
General
Device TypeStorage SAS bus extender - plug-in card - low profile
Host BusPCIe x4
Storage Controller
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s
Data Transfer Rate12 Gbit/s
Supported DevicesHard drive, solid state drive
Channel Qty36
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces7 x SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s - 4 x Mini SAS HD (SFF-8643) (internal) ¦ 2 x SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s - 36 pin 4x Shielded Mini MultiLane (external)
