PC3000 Portable 3 SAS Adapter DIY?

[noobsit]

Hi all.

I have a question regarding the PC3000 III SAS Adapter and I want your guys opinion.




I believe for PC3000 Portable III convert most of the interface to M.2 on Port 0.






Therefore, do you guys think it is possible to convert the M.2 to a single M.2 to mini SAS adapter?

Such as,



or




Considering the design look relatively 'simple', I believe the internal PC3000 Portable CPU/Controller that handles the interface.



The primary goal is I want to diagnose and test a SAS drive. If possible, to image and recover just using this method.

If you guys have better solutions, I appreciate if you could share it to me. (except the obvious of buying the SAS adapter).

 

[pclab]

Hi all.

I have a question regarding the PC3000 III SAS Adapter and I want your guys opinion.

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I believe for PC3000 Portable III convert most of the interface to M.2 on Port 0.

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Therefore, do you guys think it is possible to convert the M.2 to a single M.2 to mini SAS adapter?

Such as,

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or


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Considering the design look relatively 'simple', I believe the internal PC3000 Portable CPU/Controller that handles the interface.

View attachment 1846

The primary goal is I want to diagnose and test a SAS drive. If possible, to image and recover just using this method.

If you guys have better solutions, I appreciate if you could share it to me. (except the obvious of buying the SAS adapter).

But you will also need the software SAS module enable. You have it?

 

[noobsit]

But you will also need the software SAS module enable. You have it?

without anything connect the Port 0, meaning no utility shows up. meaning is not possible, is it?

 

[pclab]

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without anything connect the Port 0, meaning no utility shows up. meaning is not possible, is it?

If you don't have the SCSI module activated, there's nothing you can do I believe...

 

[Jared]

Right. It's not just about needing the connection. SAS requires the software to be speaking SCSI not ATA, so it's a moot point if you didn't pay for the SCSI/SAS version.

 

[bflcafe]

Try a USB-SATA Adapter That Supports SAS​

Some USB-to-SATA adapters also support SAS drives (though not common). If you can find one at a reasonable price, this could allow you to test your SAS drive without needing to invest in a full adapter or controller.

• Check Compatibility: Be sure to confirm with the manufacturer that the adapter explicitly supports SAS drives.