Description
Product Details of 804228-B21 HPE Smart Array
The HPE 804228-B21 Smart Array 12GB PCI-E 3 X8 SAS Expander Card is a high-performance hardware component designed to enhance the storage capabilities of HPE servers. The card is designed to expand the SAS storage capacity of HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. It is a versatile storage solution that can support up to 24 internal SAS or SATA drives or 28 drives with the use of HPE SAS Expander Card.
SAS and SATA Explained
SAS and SATA are two different types of storage interfaces used in modern computer systems. SAS stands for Serial Attached SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) while SATA stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. Both SAS and SATA are used to connect storage devices such as hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage devices to a computer system.
SAS is a faster and more reliable interface than SATA, making it a better choice for high-performance servers and workstations. SAS drives are designed for demanding environments and provide faster data transfer rates, higher reliability, and better error recovery compared to SATA drives.
The HPE 804228-B21 Smart Array SAS Expander Card
The HPE 804228-B21 Smart Array SAS Expander Card is a hardware component that enables SAS expandability of HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. It is a PCI-E 3.0 x8 card that provides additional SAS connectivity to the server. The card supports up to 24 internal SAS or SATA drives, or 28 drives with the use of the HPE SAS Expander Card.
The HPE 804228-B21 Smart Array SAS Expander Card is compatible with HPE Smart Array P408i-a, P408i-p, P816i-a, and P816i-p Gen9 controllers, and HPE Smart Array P408e-p Gen10 controller. It is also compatible with HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen10, DL180 Gen10, DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen9, DL380 Gen10, DL388 Gen9, DL388 Gen10, ML350 Gen10, and XL230k Gen10 servers.
Key Features
The HPE 804228-B21 Smart Array SAS Expander Card comes with several key features that make it a powerful storage solution for HPE servers. These features include:
- High-Speed Data Transfer: The card supports data transfer rates of up to 12Gb/s, making it an ideal solution for high-performance servers and workstations.
- SAS and SATA Compatibility: The card supports both SAS and SATA drives, providing maximum flexibility for your storage needs.
- RAID Support: The card supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing enhanced data protection and redundancy.
- Scalability: The card supports up to 24 internal SAS or SATA drives, or 28 drives with the use of the HPE SAS Expander Card, allowing for maximum scalability.
- Easy Installation: The card is easy to install and comes with a comprehensive user guide to help you get started.
Overall, the HPE 804228-B21 Smart Array SAS Expander Card is a powerful storage solution designed to enhance the storage capabilities of HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. With its high-speed data transfer rates, SAS and SATA compatibility, RAID support, scalability, and ease of installation, the card provides an ideal solution for high-performance servers and workstations. If you need to expand the storage capacity of your HPE server, the HPE 804228-B21 Smart Array SAS Expander Card is an excellent choice.
General Information about the HPE 804228-B21
- Brand: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 804228-B21
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS Controller
Technical Information
- Product Description : HPE SAS Expander Card
- Device Type : Storage Controller Upgrade Card – Plug-In Card
- Interface : SAS
- Channel Qty : 24
- Designed For : Proliant DL560 GEN9, DL560 GEN9 BASE, DL560 GEN9 ENTRY, DL560 GEN9 Performance
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 24 X SAS
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