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- In Stock: 44
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: 487738-001
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
- Dimensions: 12.00in x 9.00in x 2.50in
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HP 24-Port PCI-E 3GB SAS Standard Profile Expander RAID Card (487738-001)
This high-performance expander card from HP delivers robust storage expansion for your server environments. Designed to seamlessly integrate with existing SAS backplanes, it adds up to 24 additional SAS ports while maintaining full compliance with the standard profile specification. The PCIe 3.0 interface ensures low latency and maximum throughput, making it ideal for demanding workloads such as virtualization, database hosting, and high-speed data analytics.
Key Features
- 24 additional SAS ports on a single board
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for fast data transfer
- Standard profile compatibility with existing SAS backplanes
- Support for both 6Gb/s and 12Gb/s SAS links
- Low power consumption and compact form factor
- Hot-swappable drive support in compatible systems
Technical Specifications
- Model: HP 487738-001
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 (PCIe 2.0 x4 compatible)
- SAS Port Count: 24
- Supported SAS Link Speeds: 6Gb/s and 12Gb/s
- Dimensions: 1.5 inches wide, 0.75 inches high, 0.25 inches deep
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Power Requirements: 3.3V 2A + 5V 2A (via PCIe slot)
Applications
- Enterprise servers requiring expanded storage capacity without adding new chassis
- Virtualization platforms that benefit from additional local disks for VMs and snapshots
- High-performance computing clusters needing fast, reliable data access
- Backup and archival solutions where multiple drives are managed within a single backplane
- Data centers looking to maximize rack utilization by adding storage without extra power or cooling demands
This HP expander card turns your existing SAS infrastructure into a scalable, high-throughput powerhouse. Its straightforward installation, combined with powerful performance and low power footprint, makes it the smart choice for any organization that needs reliable storage expansion.