Increase your storage capacity by connecting this Mini-SAS SFF-8087 to 4x SATA Device Internal Cable to your compatible HighPoint Rocket or RocketRAID controller. The mini-SAS (SFF-8087) host interface connects to the controller card and the other end splits into four SATA interfaces to add separately purchased HDDs and SSDs.

For Select HighPoint Controllers    Mini-SAS (SFF-8087) Host Interface    4 x SATA Connectors    Internal Cable

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this unit compatible with the HighPoint ROCKETSTOR 6418TS which I own at the present? Can I connect it to my installed mini-sas adapter card?

A: Yes, the AS and TS models are compatible.

Q: 2. Can these be connected to each other for expansion?

A: Up to 6 of this model can be daisy chained.

Q: 3. Does this unit have an external operating light that operates when it is processing?

A: No, the Crucial 2TB MX500 2.5" Internal SATA SSD does not have an operating light.

Q: 4. Can this enclosure use SAS drives? Is the Pcie controller installed at the enclosure or in the computer? If it's inside the computer, the enclosure would just be attached to that particular computer. Am I correct?

A: This enclosure is for SATA drives, but it has a SFF-8088 port for use with SAS drives.

Q: 5. Does it come with the cable?

A: No a cable is not included. In the Box would be the following Crucial 1TB MX500 2.5" Internal SATA SSD 9.5mm Drive Spacer/Adapter Limited 5-Year Warranty

Q: 6. Is there an external 2TB Drive version?

A: This is the external 2TB version: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1600747-REG/crucial_ct2000x6ssd9_2tb_x6_portable_ssd.html

Q: 7. What speed drives does the "HighPoint RocketStor 6414S..." support?

A: So the HighPoint RocketStor 6414S supports, SAS 7200 rpm drives that have transfers at 226 MB/s, and also supports 2.5 sata SSD's with a transfer speeds around 500 MB/s.

Q: 8. Once the drive in the docking bay is formatted/setup via the USB connection to a host computer and the Ethernet connection established, can the USB connection/cable be disconnected and the drive in the dock (along with any other devices connected to it via USB ports) be seen over the network by other computers/devices connected to the network via a wireless connection? In short, can the docking station be seen by devices connected to the network (wirelessly) if the station is not connected to a host computer via the USB connection?

A: Yes, this would be fine. As long as your computers/devices are on the same network as the RocketStor dock, they will see the drive and peripherals. Please note that if you want your computer to connect to the drive wirelessly, the dock must plugged directly to your wireless router's ethernet port.

Q: 9. Is this Retail packaging..? And am I correct the model number indicates this is the later 'B' Gen version of the drive...?

A: The WD 20TB Ultrastar DC HC560 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD BH #WE0F38785 is a Enterprise grade drive. These are all OEM / whitebox as they are intended for professional installation in datacenters.

Q: 10. Does this work with WD My Cloud Expert Series EX2 Ultra 2-Bay NAS Server?

A: Yes, the WD 20TB Ultrastar DC HC560 could be used with the WD My Cloud Expert Series EX2 Ultra 2-Bay NAS Server.