QNAP QXP-800ES-A1164 8-Port SATA Host Bus Adapter

Overview

The QXP-800ES-A1164 is an 8-port SATA 6Gb/s expansion card built specifically for connecting QNAP TL-series JBOD storage enclosures to a host system. If you're scaling a QNAP NAS beyond its internal bay count or attaching a JBOD enclosure to a Windows or Ubuntu workstation, this card handles the physical interface. It exposes two SFF-8088 external Mini-SAS connectors, each routing four SATA 6Gb/s channels — eight drives total from a single PCIe slot. That's the correct pick when you need to add a dense external shelf without switching to SAS or NVMe.

Compatibility

The QXP-800ES-A1164 is designed for QNAP's TL-series JBOD enclosures (TL-D400S and similar), which use SFF-8088 external ports. On the host side it supports QNAP NAS systems with a PCIe expansion slot as well as Windows and Ubuntu PCs — useful for integrators building a direct-attached storage shelf into a workstation or server running a third-party NAS OS. Each SFF-8088 port on the card maps to four SATA drives in the attached enclosure; pairing both ports fills an 8-bay shelf. QNAP offers a 1.0M SFF-8088 cable (order number available from QNAP) for purchase separately — confirm cable availability before planning rack layout, as SFF-8088 runs are distance-limited and the cable is not included.

Installation Notes

Each SFF-8088 connector supports exactly four SATA 6Gb/s drives — do not assume SAS drive compatibility, as this is a SATA-only controller. Verify that the target QNAP NAS or PC chassis has an open PCIe slot of the correct form factor before ordering. SFF-8088 cables are sold separately; QNAP's 1.0M option is the verified length for short rack runs. Designs and specifications are subject to change per QNAP documentation — confirm final specs against current QNAP hardware specs page before deployment.