The 729552-B21 HPE H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter is a plug-in card that connects to your computer's motherboard via the PCI Express 3.0 interface. It is designed to provide your system with a reliable and high-speed SAS storage solution. The adapter features 8 total SAS ports, 2 of which are external, and it operates at a speed of 6Gb/s. In this article, we will dive deeper into the features and benefits of the HPE H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter.
Defination SAS Host Bus AdapterA SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a device that allows a computer system to communicate with SAS or SATA devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives, and tape drives. SAS stands for Serial Attached SCSI, and it is a high-speed interface that is widely used in enterprise-level storage solutions. HBAs act as intermediaries between the system's motherboard and the SAS or SATA devices, enabling data transfer between the two.
PCI Express 3.0 InterfaceThe 729552-B21 HPE H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter is designed to work with the PCI Express 3.0 interface, which is the latest version of the PCI Express standard. PCI Express 3.0 offers higher bandwidth and faster data transfer rates than its predecessor, PCI Express 2.0. The H221 adapter is fully backward compatible with older versions of PCI Express, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of systems.
8 Total SAS PortsThe 729552-B21 H221 adapter features a total of 8 SAS ports, which allow you to connect multiple SAS or SATA devices to your system. The adapter supports both SAS and SATA devices, giving you the flexibility to choose the type of storage solution that best suits your needs. The 8 SAS ports provide ample connectivity options for a variety of storage configurations.
2 External SAS PortsOf the 8 total SAS ports, 2 are external, which means that you can connect external SAS or SATA devices to your system. External SAS ports are useful for connecting storage enclosures, tape drives, or other peripherals that are located outside of your computer. The H221 adapter's external SAS ports are compatible with a wide range of external SAS devices, giving you the freedom to choose the right peripherals for your setup.
6Gb/s SAS SpeedThe 729552-B21 H221 adapter operates at a speed of 6Gb/s, which is the maximum speed supported by SAS technology. This high-speed data transfer rate allows you to transfer large files quickly and efficiently, making it ideal for enterprise-level storage solutions. The 6Gb/s SAS speed also helps to minimize system bottlenecks and ensures that your storage solution operates at peak performance.
Plug-In Card DesignThe 729552-B21 H221 adapter is designed to be a plug-in card, which means that you can install it directly into an available PCI Express slot on your system's motherboard. The plug-in card design makes installation quick and easy, allowing you to get up and running in no time. The H221 adapter is also hot-swappable, which means that you can install or remove it while your system is running.
Compatibility and Support
The 729552-B21 HPE H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware. It also supports a variety of servers, workstations, and storage enclosures from HPE and other manufacturers. HPE offers comprehensive technical support for the H221 adapter, including firmware updates, drivers, and troubleshooting assistance.
- Brand: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 729552-B21
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS Controller
- Form Factor: Plug-in Card
- Number Of SAS Ports (External): 2
- SAS Connector Details: 2
- Total Number Of Sas Ports: 8
- Controller Type: 6GB/S SAS
- Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0
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