Mini SAS SFF-8087 to External 8088 Adapter Enclosure

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This is an adapter that enables the connection of Mini SAS (internal) SFF-8087 cables to external SFF-8088 adapters, allowing you to expand your storage capacity within a direct attached storage enclosure. I built my own DAS inside an IKEA cabinet and used this adapter to achieve seamless connectivity. The adapter provides a conduit for running SFF-8088 cables from a server's HBA card or PC to an external DAS enclosure. Internally, it allows the connection of SFF-8087 breakout cables to SATA/SAS disk enclosures or individual disks. Additionally, power is required to operate the system. With this adapter, you can connect up to eight hard drives, greatly expanding your storage capacity. I used the following adapter for my project: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112266092655 This enclosure protects the solder pads on the PCB and is designed to be mounted in the rear of a cabinet, allowing SFF-8088 ports to pass through the rear panel (as shown in a photo). M3 Threaded inserts were used for mounting. However, please note that these dimensions may have changed since this design was printed, so it's essential to verify them before purchasing hardware. For mounting purposes, 3M VHB tape was utilized.