Model: QXP-800ES-A1164
from $129
Expand your available storage with the 2-Port SFF-8088 SATA III Host Bus Adapter for QNAP NAS Arrays from QNAP . Featuring a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, this adapter card sports two SFF-8088 ports and supports transfer speeds up to 32 Gb/s. Capable of connecting to eight SATA III drives, this adapter card utilizes the ASMedia ASM1164 controller. A low-profile form factor makes for easy installation in space-conscious NAS arrays. Compatible with QTS 4.4.2 and later and QuTS Hero operating systems, it can also be used with Windows 8 and later, Windows Server 2012 R2 and later, and Linux Kernel 3.10 and later.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g. Available from $129.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
Common Failure Modes
Hard drive failure is the most common issue, which is why NAS uses RAID redundancy to prevent data loss. Fan failures and power brick deaths are the primary hardware issues for the enclosure itself.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g., Synology DSM) and the number of drive bays you need for redundancy and future expansion. CPU power matters greatly if you plan to run media servers like Plex.
The NAS enclosure itself can last a decade. However, the hard drives inside are consumable and typically need replacing every few years depending on workload.
The QNAP 2-Port SFF-8088 SATA III Host Bus Adapter for QNAP NAS Arrays is available at bhphoto, starting at $129.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
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