SATA interface card InLine SFF-8644 4x SATA

This SAS HD adapter mounted on a 50P Centronics frame in a PCI slot bracket is a passive adapter PCB that provides an external 36-pin Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644) connector and an internal cable with four SATA connectors. It is supplied with a 0.5 m cable and includes a PCI slot bracket with a 50-pin Centronics frame and a low-profile PCI bracket, allowing installation in different holders or enclosures. The InLine SFF-8644 4x SATA adapter is intended for building storage solutions in server racks, external disk enclosures and similar installations where external SFF-8644 to SATA connectivity is required.

Advantages

The adapter is passive and compatible with installation in full-height or low-profile PCI slots and in enclosures with 50-pin Centronics frames. It provides a compact way to convert a single external SFF-8644 port to four separate SATA connections using the included 0.5 m cable, and supports convenient mounting options for racks and external disk enclosures.

Suitable for

Key specifications

How to use

Install the adapter into a compatible PCI slot bracket or attach it to a 50-pin Centronics frame inside the enclosure. Connect an external SFF-8644 cable from your host or external controller to the adapter's Mini SAS HD port. Attach the four SATA connectors on the included 0.5 m cable to the SATA drives. Ensure secure mounting using the full-height or low-profile bracket as required and verify connections before powering the system.

Recommendations

Use a compatible Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644) cable and confirm that the host controller supports breakout to individual SATA devices. For stable operation, route the 0.5 m cable to avoid strain on connectors and mount the adapter using the appropriate bracket for your chassis.