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- In Stock: 34
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: AG306-60001
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP StorageWorks PCI-E Low Profile Compression Card - VLS90 (model AG306-60001) is a high-performance, low-profile add-in card designed to accelerate data compression and decompression tasks in servers and workstations. Built on a PCI Express x1 interface, the VLS90 delivers fast, reliable compression for backup, archiving, and real-time data processing while occupying minimal space within a rack or tower chassis.
Key Features
- Low profile form factor fits in 1U and compact desktop cases
- PCI Express x1 interface provides up to 250 MB/s sustained throughput
- Hardware-based compression engine reduces CPU load by up to 80 percent
- Supports industry standard compression algorithms including LZ77, LZ78 and Huffman coding
- Plug-and-play installation with driver support for Windows Server and Linux distributions
- Energy efficient design consumes less than 5 watts typical power
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: AG306-60001
- Interface: PCI Express x1, low profile (34 mm height)
- Compression Throughput: up to 250 MB/s (single-direction)
- Decompression Throughput: up to 300 MB/s (single-direction)
- Supported OS: Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Linux kernel 4.15 and later
- Power Consumption: typical 5 watts, max 7 watts
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 100 mm length x 34 mm height x 1.75 inches depth
Applications
- Backup and archival systems that require fast, efficient compression
- Virtualization hosts where reducing storage footprint improves VM density
- Database logging and transaction record compression to lower I/O latency
- Media streaming servers needing real-time data reduction
- Enterprise file servers handling large volumes of unstructured data
- Edge computing devices that need hardware acceleration without adding CPU load
The HP StorageWorks VLS90 compression card provides a cost-effective way to boost storage efficiency and overall system performance, making it an ideal upgrade for any environment where data size and processing speed matter.