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Xiwai SFF-8482 SAS 29Pin to 5Gbps USB 3.0 Hard Disk Drive Raid Adapter Card with Chipset and Power Port (Need 12V/3A Power Supply)
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Xiwai SFF-8482 SAS 29Pin to 5Gbps USB 3.0 Hard Disk Drive Raid Adapter Card

Bottom line: The Xiwai SFF-8482 SAS 29Pin to 5Gbps USB 3.0 Hard Disk Drive Raid is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by xiwai's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

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SpecPicks scored Xiwai SFF-8482 SAS 29Pin to 5Gbps USB 3.0 Hard Disk Drive Raid… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. xiwai's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • The card need 12V/3A DC5.5*2.1mm plug Power Supply, The power supply not include in the package, You need to buy it separately if you have not it
  • This adapter has built-in chip, Can convert SAS disk to the USB interface of the common motherboard, so USB computers can also use the SAS disk and no need any SAS raid card
  • if your USB interface without SAS function, Connect our adapter, it can directly read/write SAS hard disk, support win7, win10, win11, lunix operating system
  • After conversion, the SMART of the SAS hard disk will display incomplete or no information, but it will not affect normal reading and writing
  • Only SFF-8482 SAS hard disks are supported, and SFF-8639 U.2 hard disks are not supported.Supports transmission rates of SAS/SATA 6.0Gbps, 3.0Gbps, 1.5Gbps.Offers a throughput of up to 5Gbps when used with a USB 3.0 host and device,an 10x the capability of USB 2.0.

Full Specifications

Brandxiwai
ColorBlack
ModelSF-090-USB3-XY
Set NameSFF-8482 29Pin to USB
Cable TypeSATA
Part NumberSF-090-USB3-XY
ConnectivityUSB
Connector TypeSff-8482, Usb 3.0
Number of Pins29
Maximum Current3 A
Maximum Voltage12 volts_of_direct_current
Number of Items1
Special FeatureHigh Speed
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Compatible DevicesHard disks
Data Transfer Rate5 gigabits_per_second
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor
Warranty Descriptionhalf year
Recommended Uses For ProductConnecting SAS hard disks to USB computers for data transfer and usage
Other Special Features of the ProductHigh Speed
Full listing titleXiwai SFF-8482 SAS 29Pin to 5Gbps USB 3.0 Hard Disk Drive Raid Adapter Card with Chipset and Power Port (Need 12V/3A Power Supply)

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