QNAP SATA expansion connectivity

QNAP QXP-400eS-A1164 Low-Profile SATA Expansion Card

A low-profile SFF-8088 SATA expansion card for the supplied QNAP NAS, Windows PC and Ubuntu PC environments, with up to four SATA drives supported per listed connector.

Card form factorLow profile

External connectorSFF-8088

Drive supportUp to 4 SATA drives per connector

Host platformsQNAP NAS, Windows, Ubuntu

SFF-8088 storage expansion

The QXP-400eS-A1164 is described as a low-profile SATA expansion card for connecting supported storage enclosures to a QNAP NAS or a Windows or Ubuntu PC.

Supplied cable and enclosure references

The exact-model cable order number is CAB-SAS10M-8088.
The cable is described as a 1-metre SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable.
The supplied information references QNAP TL SATA JBOD, QNAP EJ and REXP SAS JBOD, and third-party SAS JBOD enclosures.
The listed cable rates are SATA 6Gb/s and SAS 6Gb/s.

PC management information

QNAP JBOD Manager is listed for Windows and Ubuntu PC use.
The utility is described as monitoring fan status, system temperature and drive information for supported TL series JBOD enclosures.
Firmware updates require the NAS or PC, QXP card and TL JBOD enclosure to be fully connected.

Match the host, enclosure, connector and cable

The supplied row references several enclosure families but does not provide a model-by-model compatibility list or a confirmed connector count for this exact card. Verify the complete storage path before installation.

Frequently asked questions

Answers below are based only on the supplied product information for QXP-400eS-A1164.

What hosts are listed for the QXP-400eS-A1164?

The supplied description lists QNAP NAS and Windows or Ubuntu PCs.

Which external connector is identified?

The exact-model information identifies an SFF-8088 external connector.

How many SATA drives are supported per connector?

The supplied information states up to four SATA drives per listed connector.

Which cable is referenced for this model?

The source lists CAB-SAS10M-8088, a 1-metre SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable.

What can QNAP JBOD Manager monitor?

For supported TL series JBOD enclosures on Windows and Ubuntu PCs, it is described as monitoring fan status, system temperature and drive information.

What warranty applies to the QXP-400eS-A1164?

It is supplied with the applicable QNAP manufacturer warranty. Confirm the warranty term for this exact SKU before purchase.

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Features and highlights

QNAP QXP-400eS-A1164 Low-Profile SATA Expansion Card

Low-profile card

The supplied description identifies a low-profile SATA expansion design.

SFF-8088 connection

The exact-model cable reference uses SFF-8088 at both ends.

Up to four drives per connector

This SATA-drive count is stated in the supplied information.

QNAP JBOD Manager

Windows and Ubuntu users can monitor supported TL enclosure status.

Additional supplied highlights

Supplied host platforms include QNAP NAS, Windows PC and Ubuntu PC.
CAB-SAS10M-8088 is the exact-model cable order number listed.
The source references SATA 6Gb/s and SAS 6Gb/s cable rates.
Covered by the applicable QNAP manufacturer warranty.

Technical specifications

Specifications below are organised from the supplied product information for QXP-400eS-A1164.

Specification	Details
Product Details
Brand	QNAP
Model	QXP-400eS-A1164
Product Type	SATA expansion card / host bus adapter
Card Form Factor	Low profile
Connectivity and Drives
External Connector	SFF-8088
Drives Supported per Connector	Up to four SATA drives
Cable Rates Listed	SATA 6Gb/s and SAS 6Gb/s
Hosts and Enclosure References
Supported Hosts Listed	QNAP NAS; Windows PC; Ubuntu (Linux) PC
Storage-Enclosure References	QNAP TL SATA JBOD; QNAP EJ and REXP SAS JBOD; third-party SAS JBOD
PC Management Utility	QNAP JBOD Manager
Exact-Model Cable Reference
Cable Order Number	CAB-SAS10M-8088
Cable Description	1-metre SFF-8088 to SFF-8088
Installation Confirmation
Firmware Update Condition	NAS or PC, QXP card and TL JBOD enclosure must be fully connected
Details to Confirm	Exact host, enclosure model, connector count, cable and compatibility

SKU	QXP-400eS-A1164
Barcode #	4713213517758
Brand	QNAP
Shipping Weight	0.2000kg

QNAPManufacturer warranty

QNAP manufacturer warranty

The QNAP QXP-400eS-A1164 is supplied with the applicable QNAP manufacturer warranty.

Warranty coverage, duration, eligibility and claim assessment are subject to QNAP terms for the exact product. Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase.