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Shenzhen Lianrui Information Technology

Shenzhen Lianrui Information Technology LRSA9608-8S PCIe x8 8-Port SATA 6Gb/s SAS/SATA Expansion Card

SKU CH-DY4Q-1JRB4 MPN LRSA9608-8S

Adds eight SATA 6Gb/s ports for SAS or SATA drives via a PCIe x8 2.0 link using the SAS 2008 controller

  • Product typePCI Express Controller Card
  • Eight drives connect through one PCIe x8 slot
  • SAS 2008 controller handles 6.0 Gbps SATA throughput
  • PCIe 2.0 link runs at 5.0 Gbps transfer rate
  • Works with 1.5, 3.0 and 6.0 Gbps SATA devices
  • Fits 2U and 3U chassis heights

Eight-port SAS/SATA expansion

The Linkreal LRSA9608-8S installs in a PCIe x8 slot and presents eight SATA connectors that accept both SAS and SATA drives at up to 6.0 Gbps. It targets system builders who need to add many hard disks or solid-state drives to a server, workstation or industrial PC without using the motherboard’s native ports.

Sustained multi-drive throughput

The card uses the SAS 2008 controller and a PCIe 2.0 x8 link capable of 5.0 Gbps per lane, so aggregate bandwidth scales across all eight ports rather than bottlenecking on a single channel. Each drive negotiates independently at 6.0, 3.0 or 1.5 Gbps, allowing mixed generations to run at their native speeds during long copy or parity operations.

Low-profile bracket for dense chassis

A 2U/3U compatible bracket lets the card fit in shallow rackmount cases where full-height cards cannot be installed. Eight standard SATA connectors face the rear, keeping cable routing tidy and leaving drive bays accessible for hot-swap trays or fixed mounts.

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Price $51.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLinkreal
Product typePCI Express Controller Card

Questions about this item

Does the SAS 2008 chipset on the LRSA9608-8S run hot or draw much power when left on all day?

The card uses a SAS 2008 controller on a PCIe 2.0 x8 link at 5.0 Gbps and supports SATA 3.1 at 6.0 Gbps, so power and heat scale with eight active drives rather than the controller alone.

What slot and cabling does this card need to connect eight drives?

It installs in a PCIe x8 slot (gen 2.0) and provides eight SATA ports for SAS or SATA devices at up to 6.0 Gbps each.

Will the LRSA9608-8S work with older 1.5 Gbps or 3.0 Gbps SATA drives I already own?

Yes, the SATA 3.1 interface negotiates down to 3.0 Gbps and 1.5 Gbps, so legacy drives operate at their native speeds.

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