Data center, IT, and general consumer server environments have a broad range of requirements-from basic connectivity to extreme data storage capacities. The Series 8E 12 Gbps PCIe Gen3 SAS/SATA RAID adapters deliver the robustness of hardware RAID in an entry-level solution. They offer significant performance acceleration over other 6Gbps adapter card solutions through basic RAID 0,1,10 and built-in cache for cost-effective platforms that dont require the full performance and capabilities of our standard Series 8 RAID adapters. The 8805E, with eight internal SAS/SATA ports, is ideal for applications that require more bandwidth. Both models fit the requirements of industrial PC workstations or entry-level servers. The 8405E and the 8805E support a maximum of four and eight devices respectively, as neither support the use of expanders. Manufacturer: Microsemi Corporation. Manufacturer Part Number: 2294001-R. Brand Name: Microsemi Adaptec. Product Series: 8E. Product Model: 8805E. Product Name: 8805E SAS Controller. Product Type: SAS Controller. [Technical Information] Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8. Controller Type: 12Gb/s SAS. RAID Supported: Yes. RAID Levels: 0. 1. 10. [Memory] Cache Memory: 512 MB. [Interfaces/Ports] Total Number of SAS Ports: 8. SAS Connector Details: 2 SFF-8643. [Physical Characteristics] Height: 2.5". Width: 6.6". Form Factor: Plug-in Card. [Miscellaneous] Platform Supported: PC. Linux. Environmentally Friendly: Yes. Environmental Certification: RoHS. [Warranty] Limited Warranty: 3 Year.