Drive Adapters
An adapter with interface ports for connecting controller enclosures and drive enclosures.
Depending on the backend interface, NVMe or SAS type drive adapters are available. A drive adapter has two ports. Up to four ports can be used per controller.
The backend port specifications are shown below.
Interface |
Transfer rate (max.) |
Connector type |
Number of ports for each controller |
|---|---|---|---|
NVMe |
16Gbit/s |
miniSAS HD |
4 |
SAS |
12Gbit/s |
miniSAS HD (SFF-8644) |
4 |
Drive adapters can be added during system operation. When an error occurs, a replacement can be made while the system is running.
Figure: Drive Adapter
