QNAP 2-Port SFF-8088 SATA III Host Bus Adapter for QNAP NAS Arrays

The QNAP QXP-800ES-A1164 is a host bus adapter with two external SFF-8088 ports that lets you connect as many as eight SATA III drives to a QNAP NAS, a Windows or Linux workstation, or a server. Built around the ASMedia ASM1164 controller and a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, the card moves data over a 32 Gb/s link so each attached drive can reach its full 6 Gb/s potential without bottlenecks.

Each SFF-8088 port can handle four drives, making the card a straightforward way to attach a TL series JBOD enclosure or another compatible chassis. Because the adapter draws all required power directly from the PCIe slot, there is no need for extra cabling or an external brick. Installation is simple: seat the card in an available PCIe x4 or larger slot, secure it, and connect your enclosure. QTS 4.4.2 and later, QuTS Hero, Windows 8 and later, Windows Server 2012 R2 and later, and Linux Kernel 3.10 or later recognize the card without additional drivers.

The form factor is low in profile, so it fits desktops with limited clearance and dense rackmount servers. That makes it a practical upgrade for creative professionals who need more scratch space, IT administrators expanding a backup target, or home lab builders creating a larger storage pool without replacing existing hardware.

Whether you are growing a QNAP NAS for virtualization projects, adding a media library to a workstation, or setting up a backup array on a Linux server, the QXP-800ES-A1164 provides a clean, reliable path to more bays and more bandwidth.

• PCIe 3.0 x4 interface delivers up to 32 Gb/s bandwidth
• Two external SFF-8088 ports support eight SATA III drives in total
• ASMedia ASM1164 controller manages each drive independently
• Low-profile bracket fits compact desktops and rackmount servers
• Bus-powered design removes the need for additional power cables
• Works with QTS 4.4.2 and later, QuTS Hero, Windows 8 or later, Windows Server 2012 R2 or later, and Linux Kernel 3.10 or later
• Ideal for attaching QNAP TL series JBOD enclosures to expand storage quickly