The ExpressSAS H1280 GT 12 Gb/s Host Bus Adapter from Qualstar features two external 12 Gb/s mini-SAS SFF-8644 ports, each of which supports four devices, and offers direct connections to 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA devices. Its external ports can be configured for dual-port redundancy, while built-in latency-reducing technology helps ensure that data is consistently streamed to the device, which speeds up the write times and reduces tape wear, as it will not need to make multiple passes due to data flow interruptions.

2 x Mini-SAS (SFF-8644) Ports    Supports up to SAS 12 Gb/s & SATA 6 Gb/s    PCIe 4.0 x8 Interface    Each Port Supports Four Devices    4.5 Million Hour MTBF    Low Profile Form Factor    Windows, Mac, and Linux Compatible

PCI Express 4.0 host interface

Supports up to SAS-3 12 Gb/s and SATA III 6 Gb/s interfaces

Supports major operating systems that include Windows, Windows Server, macOS, and Linux

Dual external mini-SAS SFF-8644 ports, each of which supports four devices

Low-profile, MD2 short form factor

4.5 million hour MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do these adhere completely with the Rimage Everest 400?

A: They have worked perfectly satisfactorily on my 5400 with Everest 400 printer.

Q: 2. Can the center column be removed and inserted upside down?

A: Yes it can. You can even get a shorter column [separately] and use that.

Q: 3. Can you remove the ball head or the quick release plate to change for an arca swiss ? Thanks

A: Yes.

Q: 4. Can the 200PL-14 Plate be used with this 496 Ball Head’s quick release mechanism?

A: The 200PL-14 Plate is compatible with the Manfrotto Befree GT Travel Aluminum Tripod with 496 Ball Head.

Q: 5. Will this fit on an Alien Bee strobe?

A: Yes , with Alien Bee compatible speed ring

Q: 6. The Manfrotto be free GT aluminum with 496 ballhead:I want a quick release plate Larger the one included.Which one that is arcaswiss style?Thank you

A: This head has a proprietary Manfrotto plate and there is only 1 size.

Q: 7. Is this head compatible with a Fuji XT 3?

A: Yes the head is compatible with any DSLR or mirrorless camera and lens combination under 22 pounds.

Q: 8. Can I use a Manfrotto 502 or 501 on it? thanks

A: The Manfrotto 501HDV Pro Video Head and the Manfrotto 502AH Pro Video Head with Flat Base can be mounted on the Manfrotto Befree GT Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod.

Q: 9. Can a 60mm leveling base (#LE60MMLBBFL) be used on the Manfrotto Befree GT Travel Tripod (MAMKBFRTA4GT)? If not recommendation?

A: Yes, the Leofoto LB-60N Leveling Base with Butterfly Handle with 60mm Plate can be used. There will be about 3/8 of an inch overlap on either side of the top plate. You may also want to consider the Manfrotto Befree Leveling Center Column, BH# MABFRLVLC.

Q: 10. Can the 496 head be replaced with Manfrotto MH804-3W 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head? If so, where can I find directions?

A: You can replace the 496 ballhead on the Manfrotto Befree GT Travel Aluminum Tripod with 496 Ball Head (Black) with the Manfrotto MH804 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200LT-PL Quick Release Plate--you only have to unscrew the head from the 3/8" mounting screw and replace it with the pan and tilt head.