Description:Features: 8 external 6Gb/s SAS+SATA ports 8 lanes, PCI Express 3.0 Low profile form factor design Two, x4 external mini-SAS connectors (SFF8088) LSISAS2308 6Gb/s SAS+SATA Controller Supports up to 1024 SAS or SATA end devices Supports SSDs, HDDs and tape drives Maximum connectivity and performance in a low profile form factor 8 lanes of PCI Express 3.0 provides fast signaling for high-bandwidth applications and broad compatibility with latest motherboards High performance with 6Gb/s data transfer rates Supports active cabling up to 20 meter distance