This Chenbro CK13601 SAS Expander was pulled from a working server which was being upgraded. This card supports up to 24 internally connected HDD.
Item will be shipped in original manufacturer\'s package, along with a printed copy of the user manual. No cables or other accessories are included.
This card was functioning properly when removed. However, as with any used electronic equipment specific performance criteria cannot be guaranteed, and, as such, this item is being sold AS-IS.
NOTE: This is a SAS expander card, NOT a RAID card. It is designed to expand the capacity of your existing RAID card oronboard disk controller to handle up to 24 disks. This card requires a compatible RAID card and appropriate Mini-SAS cables to function. Before offerding, please make sure you are comfortable with the technical details of integrating this card into your existing environment.
From user manual:
Features
General
• Flexible application of 36-port SAS Expander Card
• Compatible with PCI-Express 4X, 8X, 16X & PCI slots on motherboard
• Integrated non-blocking cross bar switch allowing port to port connections
High-Speed I/O
• 1.5 Gbit/s or 3.0 Gbit/s operations
• Automatic negotiation of linking speed
Application
• SAS / SATA HDD NAS storage sever or enclosure
• Security system
• Video streaming / editing workstation
Technical Specifications:
Mini-SAS Ports - Internal Input from SAS HBA / RAID Card：4-port (1x Mini-SAS)
Internal Output to Backplane：24-port (6x Mini-SAS)
External Input from Host：4-port (1x Mini-SAS)
External Output to Storage Center：4-port (1x Mini-SAS)
Number of Supported SAS / SATAdirectly connected HDD: 24 HDDs (Internal connection)
Power Connector Type; 4-Pin Connector
Power Dissipation 12 Watts
