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- In Stock: 9
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: 729552-B21
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
- Dimensions: 9.75in x 2.50in x 9.50in
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Overview
The HP H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) delivers reliable, high-performance connectivity for enterprise storage environments. Designed to fit standard PCIe slots, this adapter enables servers to access up to eight SAS or SATA drives with full 12 Gbps bandwidth per port. It is an ideal solution for data centers, virtualization platforms, and high-availability storage arrays that require fast, consistent data transfer and robust error handling.
Key Features
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for maximum throughput
- Eight internal SAS ports supporting both 12 Gbps SAS and 6 Gbps SATA devices
- Native support for HP Smart Array controllers and third-party RAID solutions
- Advanced error detection and correction to protect data integrity
- Low profile form factor for space-constrained servers
- Plug-and-play installation with driver support for Windows, Linux and VMware
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 729552-B21
- PCIe Generation: 3.0
- Connector Type: Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644)
- Port Count: 8 internal SAS ports
- Supported Protocols: SAS 3.0 (12 Gbps), SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps)
- Maximum Data Rate: 96 Gbps aggregate
- Form Factor: Low profile PCIe card
- Power Consumption: Typical 12 W
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
Typical Applications
- Enterprise servers requiring high-speed direct-attached storage
- Virtualization hosts that need fast access to multiple virtual machine disks
- Backup and archival systems using SAS or SATA drives
- High-performance computing clusters with large data sets
- Storage area network (SAN) expansions that benefit from additional SAS connectivity
With its combination of speed, reliability, and flexible drive support, the HP H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS HBA helps businesses maximize storage performance while simplifying system design.