Backend port

This port is for connecting controller enclosures or drive enclosures.

The backend port has an IN port and an OUT port.

The backend port specifications are shown below.

Table: Backend Port Specification (I/O Module)

Interface

Transfer rate (max.)

Connector type

Number of ports for each I/O module

NVMe

16Gbit/s

miniSAS HD

1 (IN)

1 (OUT)

SAS

12Gbit/s

miniSAS HD (SFF-8644)

1 (IN)

1 (OUT)