Name: 738191-001 HPE H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: 738191-001
Price: 84.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter connects servers to SAS and SATA storage devices, delivering improved data transfer rates through PCIe 3.0. It's designed to fit into a variety of server systems where stable and flexible storage solutions are needed.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	738191-001

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	LSI/Broadcom SAS3008
Network Topology	Point-to-Point
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height) PCIe add-in card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The HPE H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter enhances server storage connectivity by providing high-speed access to SAS and SATA drives. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise servers to improve storage performance and reliability. IT professionals and system administrators often deploy this adapter to expand storage capacity and maintain efficient data flow. Key Features Offers PCIe 3.0 bandwidth for reduced latency and improved throughput Compatible with both SAS and SATA disks allowing flexible storage setups Supports RAID configurations for data protection and redundancy Compact low-profile form factor that fits various server chassis Built with enterprise-grade components to ensure durability and stability This adapter is typically installed in rack or blade servers where reliable, high-speed storage connections are critical. It plays a key role in managing large data workloads and supports storage expansions without extensive hardware changes.

Use Cases
The HPE H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring reliable connectivity between servers and high-performance storage arrays. It is particularly suited for data centers and virtualization setups where efficient, low-latency access to mixed SAS and SATA storage devices is critical. How It's Used: Connecting rack-mounted servers to SAS storage clusters in large-scale data centers for enhanced data throughput. Supporting virtualization platforms in enterprise environments by providing fast and stable access to shared storage pools. Enabling SMB networks to expand storage capacity with a cost-effective, flexible host bus adapter compatible with SATA and SAS drives. Facilitating backup and archival systems in remote office locations where space constraints demand a low-profile solution. Integrating with storage arrays in high-availability server configurations to maintain consistent data streaming and redundancy. This adapter plays a critical role in optimizing data flow and storage scalability for demanding workloads. Its PCIe 3.0 interface and broad compatibility help maintain operational efficiency in diverse server architectures, supporting growth and performance without extensive infrastructure changes.

738191-001 HPE H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases