The Dell 405-AAES-LP-RFB is a host bus adapter for adding drive connectivity to server and storage systems. It connects through PCI Express and uses a low-profile form factor for systems that take low-profile adapter cards.
The listing specifies eight SAS/SATA paths, each rated at 12 Gbps. This gives a server additional host connections for compatible storage devices. The adapter is intended for storage expansion, including connecting drives or storage arrays.