405-AAHN Dell 12GBPS External SAS Controller at discount

405‑AAHN Specifications

Dell 12 Gb/s SAS PCIe External Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Manufacturer: Dell
Manufacturer Model: 405‑AAHN
Product Line: Dell SAS Storage Controllers
Product Series: 12 Gb/s SAS External HBA
Product Type: Host Bus Adapter (Controller)
Product Name: Dell 12 Gb/s SAS PCIe External HBA

KEY FEATURES:
Interface Type: PCI Express x8
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 12 Gb/s per port
Ports: Two external Mini SAS HD SFF‑8644 connectors
Connectivity: External SAS connectivity
Form Factor: Full height PCIe card

PERFORMANCE:
SAS Protocol: 12 Gb/s SAS
Host Interface: PCIe x8 for high throughput
External Link Speed: SAS 12 Gb/s

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Designed for enterprise server/storage use
Supports reliable SAS storage connections between servers and external storage arrays (e.g., PowerEdge)
Reliability Rating: Enterprise‑class external SAS controller

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: Full‑height PCI Express card
Weight: Typical PCIe card weight (approx. ~0.2–0.5 kg, varies by assembly