Description
Product Overview of the B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller
The HP 660089-001 Dynamic Smart Array B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller Card Only is a powerful storage solution designed for use in server environments. This controller card is capable of handling a variety of storage configurations and can support a wide range of SAS and SATA drives.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the HP 660089-001 Dynamic Smart Array B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller Card Only, exploring its features and capabilities in detail.
Features
The HP 660089-001 Dynamic Smart Array B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller Card Only comes packed with a range of features designed to optimize storage performance. Some of the key features of this controller card include:
- Six internal SAS/SATA ports
- 6Gb/s SAS technology
- RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, and 6 support
- Dynamic sector repair
- Online drive firmware upgrades
- Native command queuing (NCQ)
These features work together to provide users with a robust storage solution that can handle a variety of workloads.
Six Internal SAS/SATA Ports
The HP 660089-001 Dynamic Smart Array B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller Card Only comes equipped with six internal SAS/SATA ports. These ports allow users to connect up to six SAS or SATA hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs) directly to the controller card, providing fast and reliable access to data.
6Gb/s SAS Technology
The HP 660089-001 Dynamic Smart Array B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller Card Only uses 6Gb/s SAS technology to provide fast and reliable data transfer speeds. This technology allows data to be transferred at speeds of up to 6 gigabits per second, making it ideal for high-performance storage environments.
RAID Support
The HP 660089-001 Dynamic Smart Array B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller Card Only supports a range of RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, and 6. This allows users to configure their storage arrays in a way that best suits their needs, whether they require fast performance, high levels of redundancy, or a balance of both.
Dynamic Sector Repair
Dynamic sector repair is a feature of the HP 660089-001 Dynamic Smart Array B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller Card Only that helps to ensure data integrity. This feature detects and repairs any bad sectors on a hard drive automatically, without any user intervention required.
Online Drive Firmware Upgrades
The HP 660089-001 Dynamic Smart Array B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller Card Only supports online drive firmware upgrades. This allows users to update the firmware on their hard drives without needing to take them offline, ensuring that their storage arrays remain up to date and secure.
Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
Native command queuing (NCQ) is a feature of the HP 660089-001 Dynamic Smart Array B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller Card Only that helps to improve disk performance. This feature allows the controller card to queue multiple commands to a hard drive, reducing the overhead associated with seeking and improving overall performance.
Compatibility
The HP 660089-001 Dynamic Smart Array B320I 6GB/S SAS Controller Card Only is designed to be compatible with a range of servers and storage devices. Some of the devices that this controller card is compatible with include:
- HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
- HP ProLiant Gen9 servers
- HP ProLiant G7 servers
- HP Smart Array P420 and P421 controllers
General Information about the HP 660089-001
- Manufacturer : HP
- Part Number or SKU# 660089-001
- Type : Controller
- Sub-Type : SAS-SATA
Technical Information
- Device Type : Storage Controller – Plug-In Card
- Host Bus : PCIE 3.0 X4
- Interface : SATA 6GB/S / SAS 6GB/S
- Data Transfer Rate : 600 MBPS
- Supported Devices : Hard Drive, Disk Array (Raid), Solid State Drive
- Channel Qty : 8
- Max Storage Devices Qty : 8
- Compatible Slots : 1 X PCI Express 3.0 X4
- Raid Level : Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 10
- Compatibility : HP Proliant Bl420C G8
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