Astro Gaming
Astro Gaming 2 in 1 accessory PCIe 4.0 Mini SAS 8087 to SAS HD 8643 PCBA Female Adapter with Bracket
Connects SFF-8087 Mini SAS to SFF-8643 SAS HD with a reversible PCBA adapter supporting 12 Gb/s PCIe 4.0 and SAS signals, plus full- and low-profile brackets
- Connects Mini SAS 8087 to SAS HD 8643 devices
- Supports 12 Gb/s data transfer via PCIe 4.0
- Reversible design works on host or device side
- Handles both SAS-to-SAS and PCIe-to-PCIe signals
- Includes full-height and low-profile mounting brackets
What it is
This Astro Gaming adapter connects a PCI-Express 4.0 Mini SAS SFF-8087 interface to a SAS HD SFF-8643 connector. It ships as a new PCBA female adapter with a mounting bracket that fits both full-height and low-profile PCI slots. The reversible design functions on either the host or device side. It handles SAS-to-SAS or PCI-E-to-PCI-E signalling at up to 12 Gb/s.
Who it suits
Builders adding external SAS storage to a system with a Mini SAS 8087 port will find this fits both chassis heights. The reversible wiring also helps when the cable orientation is fixed by the backplane. It is not for installations that lack a free PCI slot bracket or that require a different connector keying than SFF-8643.
Deciding specification
The single figure that decides compatibility is the 12 Gb/s transfer ceiling combined with the SFF-8087 to SFF-8643 connector pairing. If the target device or host controller expects a different SAS connector or a higher signal rate, this adapter will not meet the link requirements.
Highlights
- Connects Mini SAS 8087 to SAS HD 8643 devices
- Supports 12 Gb/s data transfer via PCIe 4.0
- Reversible design works on host or device side
- Handles both SAS-to-SAS and PCIe-to-PCIe signals
- Includes full-height and low-profile mounting brackets
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How can I confirm the adapter is transferring data at 12 Gb/s after installation?
Verify the link speed in your host controller BIOS or OS storage utility; it should report a 12 Gb/s Mini SAS or PCIe 4.0 connection.
Does the package include both the full-height and low-profile mounting brackets?
Yes, the adapter ships with both a full-profile and a low-profile PCI slot bracket for flexible chassis fit.
Which connector version do I need — SFF-8087 or SFF-8643 — for my SAS backplane?
Choose SFF-8087 for internal Mini SAS ports and SFF-8643 for external SAS HD ports; the adapter bridges both.
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