Implements one LSI SAS 3008 eight-port 12Gb/s SAS to PCIe 3.0 controller Supports eight-lane, full-duplex PCIe 3.0 performance Supports eight external 12Gb/s SATA+SAS ports Supports SATA link rates of 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s Supports SAS link rates of 3Gb/s, 6Gb/s, and 12Gb/s Provides two x4 external mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8644) Supports passive copper cable, active copper cable, and optical cable Supports up to 1024 SATA or SAS end devices Offered with a full-height bracket and a low-profile vented bracket Provides one heartbeat LED