PCIe x16 Gen 3 switch-based host interface board with PCIe quad SFF-8644 cable connectors as used in the mini-SAS HD standard can be configured as x16, two x8 or four x4 cable ports. The cable adapter operates in host or target mode with a DIP switch setting change.

The host adapter installs in the host computer's PCIe x16 I/O slot, allowing communication between the processor and multiple I/O points