Supports X8 PCI Express 3.0 Host Interface
Supports 16 internal 12Gb/s SATA+SAS ports
Supports SAS link rates of 3Gb/s, 6Gb/s, and 12Gb/s
Provide 4 x4 internal small SAS HD connectors (SFF-8643)
Supports up to 1024 SATA or SAS terminal devices