{"title":"Dell SAS Expander","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"3971g","title":"Dell PowerEdge SAS Expander | 3971G","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-section container jc-between-center is-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns medium-down--one-whole-NG product-section-extras quick-specs\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-whole columns quick-specs-data\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"hfour\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"margin-empty margin-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct\u003c\/b\u003e: Dell PowerEdge SAS Expander\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number\u003c\/b\u003e: 3971G\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/b\u003e: Up to 10 SAS\/SATA drives (via backplane)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterface\u003c\/b\u003e: SAS 6Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e: Dell PowerEdge R620 10-bay configuration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePurpose\u003c\/b\u003e: Multiplexes SAS signals between RAID controller and drives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"four-NG column product-section-extras ideal-for\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"hfour\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e3971G\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-section container jc-between-center is-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"eight medium-down--one-whole-NG \"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dell PowerEdge SAS Expander (3971G) is designed to enable full drive population in dense 10-bay configurations like the R620. When paired with the appropriate backplane, this expander allows multiple SAS or SATA drives to be connected to a single RAID controller, optimizing connectivity without requiring additional controller ports.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight medium-down--one-whole-NG \"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy multiplexing SAS signals internally, the 3971G simplifies cable routing and enhances signal integrity while supporting up to 10 drives via a 6Gb\/s SAS interface. It is a critical component for maintaining performance, compatibility, and scalability in high-density Dell PowerEdge server environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50137715409208,"sku":"3971G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/1906\/2613\/files\/dell-backplan-expander-3971G---2_0cadd85d-ee57-4d14-8036-395552e90e28.jpg?v=1746121465"},{"product_id":"8x25k","title":"8X25K — SAS Exapnder Card | Dell PowerEdge VRTX","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-section container jc-between-center is-flex-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns medium-down--one-whole-NG product-section-extras quick-specs\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-whole columns quick-specs-data\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"hfour\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"margin-empty margin-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct\u003c\/b\u003e: Dell VRTX Disk Backplane SAS Expansion Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number\u003c\/b\u003e: 8X25K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e: Dell PowerEdge VRTX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/b\u003e: Up to 25 x 2.5\" SAS drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterface\u003c\/b\u003e: SAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunction\u003c\/b\u003e: Expands storage capacity by adding additional SAS drive support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"four-NG column product-section-extras ideal-for\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hfour\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e8X25K\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sixteen column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight column\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dell VRTX Disk Backplane SAS Expansion Board (8X25K) enhances the storage capabilities of the PowerEdge VRTX chassis by supporting up to 25 additional 2.5\" SAS drives. This expansion board integrates seamlessly into the VRTX system, providing increased storage density for demanding workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight column\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for compatibility with the Dell PowerEdge VRTX, the 8X25K expansion board ensures reliable performance and scalability. Its SAS interface delivers high-speed data transfer, making it an ideal solution for businesses requiring expanded storage within the VRTX infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50138268500280,"sku":"8X25K","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/1906\/2613\/files\/dell-vrtx-sas-expander-card-8X25K---1.jpg?v=1746136793"}],"url":"https:\/\/expresscomputersystems.com\/collections\/dell-sas-expander.oembed","provider":"Express Computer Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}