Name: 650926-B21 HP Dual-Port SAS 6Gb/s H222 Host Bus Adapter Storage Controller
Brand: HP
SKU: 650926-B21
Price: 234.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 650926-B21 H222 Host Bus Adapter acts as a bridge between servers and storage drives, enabling efficient and reliable data transmission. It fits well in HP ProLiant systems, helping manage connections to SAS and SATA devices while supporting high-speed transfer rates essential for everyday server operations.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Protocol	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Data Rate	12Gbps SAS
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Connector Type	Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)
Chipset / Controller	Broadcom/LSI SAS3008
Network Topology	Point-to-Point
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The HP 650926-B21 H222 Host Bus Adapter is designed to connect servers to storage devices efficiently. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable and fast storage access is crucial. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on this controller to enhance their server’s storage capabilities. Key Features Offers two SAS 6Gb/s ports for high-speed data transfer Supports both SAS and SATA drives for flexibility Compatible with a range of HP ProLiant servers Improves storage performance and reliability Low-profile design fits in compact server setups This adapter is typically deployed in business-critical servers where stable and fast storage connections are necessary. It plays a key role in maintaining data flow and storage accessibility without adding complexity to server configurations.

Use Cases
The HP 650926-B21 H222 Host Bus Adapter is commonly utilized in data center environments and enterprise server setups where robust and high-speed connectivity to storage arrays is essential. IT administrators managing HP ProLiant servers benefit from its ability to streamline access to SAS and SATA drives in virtualization and storage consolidation scenarios. How It's Used: Facilitating high-throughput storage connectivity in medium-scale data centers hosting virtual machines and database workloads. Supporting storage expansion in enterprise IT environments requiring reliable SAS/SATA device integration within rack-mounted HP ProLiant servers. Enabling remote office server deployments that demand efficient local storage access without complex SAN infrastructure. Integrating into storage clusters where dual-port redundancy ensures continuous data availability and fault tolerance. Optimizing server-to-disk communication in mixed workload environments combining transactional and file storage applications. By providing dependable and scalable SAS/SATA connectivity, the HP H222 adapter enhances data transfer efficiency and supports operational continuity. Its dual-port design allows for improved fault tolerance, making it a practical choice for evolving storage architectures within enterprise and SMB IT infrastructures.