- Product: SFF-8482 SAS 22-pin female to 7-pin SATA data plus 15-pin SATA power male adapter - Function: Converts a SAS hard disk with an SFF-8482 22-pin port to a standard SATA data and power connection, allowing connection to a SAS-compatible SATA controller (hybrid controller) - Important note: The SAS hard disk must bear the SATA logo - Compatibility: For SAS hard disks with SFF-8482 interfaces to be used with SAS-compatible SATA controllers (hybrid controllers); also suitable for connecting drives via SATA cables - Connections: 1x SFF-8482 22-pin female SAS port on one end; 1x 7-pin SATA data and 1x 15-pin SATA power male connectors on the other end - Size and construction: Compact, lightweight adapter designed for straightforward cabling inside servers, workstations, or storage enclosures - Performance and behavior: This is a passive adapter; it provides pin-to-pin compatibility between SAS 22-pin and SATA data/power connectors without built-in electronics or signal conversion - Use scenarios: - Connect a SAS hard disk with an SFF-8482 port to a SAS-compatible SATA controller in a server or workstation with hybrid support - Enable use of SATA cables to power and data-connect a SAS drive via the SFF-8482 interface - Repurpose or integrate SAS drives into systems that use standard SATA power and data connections through a compatible controller or backplane - Benefits: - Enables cross-type compatibility between SAS drives and SATA-based controllers or backplanes - Simple, cost-effective bridging solution for hybrid storage setups - Small, unobtrusive adapter that fits standard internal cabling environments - Important usage reminder: Ensure the SAS drive shows the SATA logo before use to guarantee compatibility with this adapter