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Green printed circuit board with silver PCIe x8 edge connector and silver MiniSAS HD 8x port

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Vszerda PCIe x8 Gen 3 to MiniSAS HD 8X Adapter

SKU CH-34EN-J8HGY

Connects a PCIe x8 Gen 3 slot to an external MiniSAS HD 8x (SFF-8644) port with a built-in ReDriver that extends 8 GT/s signals over longer cables

  • Typesas
  • Specificationssas, 1, Micro SATA Cables
  • Featuressas
  • High-speed transfers up to 8GT/s with PCIe 3.0 support
  • Built-in ReDriver extends signal integrity across 8 lanes
  • SFF-8644 8x connector enables straightforward installation
  • Buffer gates allow longer trace and cable runs
  • Green LEDs show AIC ready and ReDriver status

PCIe x8 Gen 3 Adapter with ReDriver

This Vszerda adapter converts a PCIe x8 Gen 3 slot to an external MiniSAS HD 8X connector using a built-in SFF-8644 interface. Integrated ReDriver technology extends 8GT/s differential pair signals across eight lanes for stable data transmission. Additional buffer gates for PERST#, WAKE# and CLKREQ# support longer trace and cable lengths. Green LEDs indicate adapter ready status and ReDriver chip activity.

Suits builders adding external SAS storage

The card targets users who need to bridge an internal PCIe 3.0 x8 connection to an external MiniSAS HD 8X link with signal integrity over distance. It is not for systems limited to PCIe x4 or x1 slots wired for fewer lanes. Buyers requiring internal drive connections or a different external connector type should look at other options.

PCIe 3.0 x8 to MiniSAS HD 8X via SFF-8644

The single specification that decides fit is the PCI Express 3.0 x8 electrical interface paired with an SFF-8644 8X external connector. Compliance with the PCI Express Base Specification Rev 3.0 and the external cabling specification ensures the 8GT/s link operates across eight lanes. Verify your host provides a mechanical x8 slot and your enclosure accepts the SFF-8644 interface.

Highlights

  • High-speed transfers up to 8GT/s with PCIe 3.0 support
  • Built-in ReDriver extends signal integrity across 8 lanes
  • SFF-8644 8x connector enables straightforward installation
  • Buffer gates allow longer trace and cable runs
  • Green LEDs show AIC ready and ReDriver status

Specifications

BrandMicro SATA Cables
Model1
Typesas
Specificationssas, 1, Micro SATA Cables
Featuressas

Questions about this item

Does the adapter ship with any cables or do I need to buy MiniSAS HD cables separately?

The adapter includes a built-in SFF-8644 8x connector; MiniSAS HD cables are not included and must be purchased separately.

Which PCIe generation and lane width does this model support?

This model supports PCIe x8 Gen 3 operation at 8GT/s across eight lanes.

What does the 8GT/s headline speed mean once the card is installed in a server?

It delivers PCIe 3.0 x8 bandwidth of 8GT/s per lane, giving up to 64GT/s aggregate throughput for connected storage devices.

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