The ATTO ExpressSAS H12F0GT is a high-performance 16-port external SAS/SATA host bus adapter that combines 12Gb/s SAS speeds with PCIe 4.0 technology to deliver exceptional storage connectivity for enterprise environments.
This powerful adapter is specifically engineered for large capacity external direct-attached storage deployments requiring multiple connections to and from the host CPU.
With its impressive throughput capabilities and advanced features, the H12F0GT excels in both streaming and transactional workloads.
Enterprise-Grade Performance
The H12F0GT leverages a PCIe 4.0 x8 host interface to deliver maximum bandwidth for data-intensive applications.
With support for 12Gb/s SAS speeds, this adapter effectively doubles the performance of previous generation 6Gb/s technology.
The adapter's architecture includes powerful hardware and software elements specifically designed to manage latency in real-time environments.
Versatile Connectivity
Featuring 16 external ports via four SFF-8644 miniSAS HD connectors, the H12F0GT provides exceptional connectivity density in a single adapter.
The adapter maintains backward compatibility with 6Gb/s and 4Gb/s SAS/SATA targets, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
This flexibility makes the H12F0GT an ideal solution for consolidating multiple storage connections while preparing for future expansion.
Advanced Data Management
ATTO's proprietary Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) technology provides controlled acceleration of data transfers, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput.
The adapter includes 16MB of onboard flash memory to store persistent parameters for optimized operation.
Support for advanced format storage media (512e, 4Kn) ensures compatibility with the latest high-capacity drives.
Optimized for Demanding Workloads
The H12F0GT is perfectly suited for enterprise data centers requiring robust, high-performance storage connectivity.
Media and entertainment professionals benefit from the adapter's ability to handle bandwidth-intensive video streaming and editing workflows.
Financial trading systems, database applications, and cloud computing environments gain from the adapter's low-latency design and reliable data transfer capabilities.
Comprehensive OS Support
The ExpressSAS H12F0GT provides broad operating system compatibility, supporting macOS, Windows, Linux, VMware, FreeBSD, and illumos.
This extensive OS support makes the adapter an excellent choice for heterogeneous computing environments.
ATTO's driver development ensures optimal performance across all supported platforms.
Enterprise Reliability
NUMA support enhances performance in high-performance multiprocessor applications by optimizing memory access patterns.
The adapter's RoHS compliance and TAA compliance make it suitable for environmentally conscious deployments and government procurement requirements.
Backed by ATTO's three-year standard warranty, the H12F0GT provides peace of mind for mission-critical storage infrastructure.
