Name: 769637-B21 HP 12Gb/s PCIe SAS Expander Card for DL380 Gen9 Servers
Brand: HP
SKU: 769637-B21
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP DL380 Gen9 12Gb/s PCIe SAS Expander Card expands the storage capabilities of Gen9 servers by linking multiple SAS drives through a single interface. It fits into existing server setups to increase drive count without extra controllers, helping build out storage efficiently and reliably within data centers or enterprise environments.

General Information
Brand	HP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This SAS expander card is built specifically for HP DL380 Gen9 servers to expand storage capabilities by connecting additional SAS drives without requiring extra controller ports. It’s often found in enterprise data centers where scalable storage and fast data access are essential. Designed for IT professionals managing server storage, this card helps optimize existing hardware by allowing more drives to be used with fewer connections. Its role is to simplify storage expansion while maintaining reliable and efficient communication between drives and the server. Key Features Supports up to 12Gb/s per SAS lane for high-speed data throughput Allows multiple SAS devices to connect via a single PCIe interface Compatible with HP Gen9 server infrastructure Enhances storage density without additional controller cards Reduces cabling complexity in server configurations Typically deployed in server racks where storage needs grow over time, this expander card minimizes downtime and hardware costs. It’s commonly used in environments that require large-scale data storage like virtualization, databases, and backup solutions.

Use Cases
The HP 12Gb/s PCIe SAS Expander Card is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and IT environments where expanding storage capacity within HP DL380 Gen9 servers is critical. It serves IT administrators and system architects aiming to optimize existing hardware setups for high-performance, scalable storage solutions in virtualization or database workloads. How It's Used: Integrating additional SAS drives in dense rack deployments to support virtualization clusters. Enhancing storage scalability for database servers in enterprise IT infrastructures. Expanding capacity in remote office servers requiring cost-effective storage growth. Supporting high-throughput data acquisition systems in research or media production environments. Facilitating storage consolidation in mixed workload environments to improve hardware utilization. This expander card enables seamless drive expansion without additional controllers, maintaining efficient data flow and reducing hardware complexity. By leveraging its compatibility with Gen9 server architecture, organizations can achieve better storage density and performance aligned with operational demands.

769637-B21 HP 12Gb/s PCIe SAS Expander Card for DL380 Gen9 Servers

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