Cost-Effective SATA SSD Integration for SAS-Based Enterprise Storage

The QNAP QDA-SA2 is a 6Gbps 2.5-inch SATA SSD to 3.5-inch SAS drive adapter designed to enable the use of affordable SATA SSDs in SAS environments. Built for dual-controller QNAP Enterprise ZFS NAS and SAS-based servers, it delivers flexible storage expansion while retaining high reliability through shared SAS dual-port capabilities.

Highlights

• Allows installation of 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSDs into 3.5-inch SAS bays

• Enables SAS dual-port redundancy benefits for SATA SSDs

• Compatible with QNAP Enterprise ZFS NAS and dual-controller servers

• Up to 6Gbps transfer speeds

• Sold as a 4-pack under order number QDA-SA2-4PCS

Key Features

Simplify Storage Expansion with SATA SSDs

• Converts 2.5-inch SATA SSDs for use in 3.5-inch SAS drive trays

• Replaces expensive SAS SSDs with more affordable SATA alternatives

• Ideal for enterprise IT teams seeking high-performance yet budget-conscious upgrades

Leverage SAS Dual-Port Architecture

• Inherits the fault tolerance of SAS dual-port design

• Eliminates single points of failure in high-availability deployments

• Enhances storage reliability in mission-critical and dual-controller environments

Designed for Enterprise ZFS NAS and Servers

• Compatible with QNAP Enterprise ZFS NAS using SP-ES-TRAY-WOLOCK trays

• Works with Windows and Linux servers supporting SAS without Broadcom RAID controllers

• QES 2.0.0 or later required for NAS operation

Note: QDA-SA2 is not compatible with servers using Broadcom RAID controller cards
Note: SSD TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. are not supported under non-QES systems

Durable Build and High-Speed Transfer

• Supports up to 6Gbps file transfer speeds

• High-quality materials ensure long-term durability and electrical stability

• Suitable for RAID configurations and SSD caching applications

Note: Actual performance may vary due to protocol translation overhead

Summary

The QNAP QDA-SA2 offers an affordable way to integrate high-performance SATA SSDs into SAS-based enterprise environments. Supporting dual-port redundancy, the QDA-SA2 allows IT teams to deploy reliable and scalable storage using more cost-efficient components. Ideal for ZFS-based NAS and dual-controller servers, it ensures business continuity and high availability in demanding storage applications.