eShinreal PCIe 4.0 x16 to 2x SlimSAS 8i (SFF-8654) Active Retimer Host Bus Adapter Card

PCIe 4.0 x16 to Dual SlimSAS SFF-8654 8i Retimer Adapter - High-Performance Storage Expansion Card
Overview:
This cutting-edge adapter card bridges the gap between modern PCIe 4.0 hosts and high-speed storage devices, delivering exceptional performance for enterprise and data center applications. Featuring advanced retimer technology and dual SlimSAS SFF-8654 8i ports, it enables reliable, long-distance connections to NVMe, SAS, and SATA storage arrays while maintaining full PCIe 4.0 bandwidth.
Key Features:
Ultra-High Bandwidth:
PCIe 4.0 x16 interface (64GB/s bidirectional)
Dual SFF-8654 8i ports (16 total lanes)
Supports up to 32 NVMe/SAS/SATA devices (with expanders)
Advanced Signal Integrity:
Retimer technology enables 5m+ cable runs
Adaptive equalization and pre-emphasis
<1ps RMS jitter performance
Multi-Protocol Support:
NVMe 1.4 (U. 2/U. 3)
SAS 24G (with compatible expanders)
SATA III (via interposers)
Enterprise Reliability:
Active cooling with copper heatpipe and PWM fan
Wide operating temperature (0°C to 85°C)
Status LEDs for each port
Flexible Deployment:
Tool-less full-height/low-profile bracket swap
Firmware upgradable via USB/SMBus
Standard 8-pin auxiliary power connector
Technical

Specifications

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Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16 (backward compatible with Gen3)
Device Ports: 2x SlimSAS SFF-8654 8i
Supported Protocols: NVMe 1.4, SAS 24G, SATA III
Power Consumption: 25W typical (75W max)
Form Factor: Full-height (low-profile bracket included)
Dimensions: 167mm x 111mm (LxH)
Compatibility Notes:
Requires BIOS/UEFI supporting PCIe bifurcation
Compatible with Windows Server 2019+, Linux 5.4 +, ESXi 7.0 +
For best performance, use Gen4-rated SFF-8654 cables
This professional-grade adapter delivers the performance and reliability needed for mission-critical storage deployments, making it perfect for data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing environments.