Name: 784485-001 HPE 4-Port 12Gbps SAS External PCIe Controller Card with 4GB FBWC
Brand: HPE
SKU: 784485-001
Price: 374.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 4 x Ports 12Gbps SAS External PCI-Express Controller Card with 4GB Flash-Backed Write Cache is designed to connect servers to external SAS storage with high speed and secure caching. It fits into enterprise environments where high data throughput and reliable write protection are crucial, handling multiple storage devices through its four external ports.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	784485-001

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI/Broadcom SAS3008 (SAS-3 12Gb/s controller)
Host Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12 Gbps per port (SAS-3)
RAID Levels	RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Cache	4 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)
Connectivity	SAS (12 Gb/s) with SATA pass-through
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant servers (Gen8/Gen9/Gen10) with HPE Smart Array/driver support; OS: Windows Server, VMware ESXi, major Linux distributions

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe add-in card (PCIe 3.0 x8), low-profile/full-height bracket
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This HP controller card manages four 12 Gbps SAS external ports, enabling fast and reliable communication between servers and external storage devices. Often found in data centers and enterprise server setups, it handles demanding workloads by accelerating data transfer and protecting against data loss. Built for IT professionals and system administrators who require dependable and high-capacity storage management, this card improves overall system responsiveness in storage arrays and backup solutions. Key Features Provides four external SAS ports supporting up to 12 Gbps each Features a 4GB flash-backed write cache to protect data during power failures Utilizes PCI-Express for rapid data throughput between server and storage Compatible with a wide range of HP servers and storage devices Supports advanced RAID levels for data protection and performance This controller card is typically deployed in enterprise servers that require fast access to external SAS storage, such as storage area networks (SANs) or high-performance backup systems. Using its cache and multiple ports, it helps maintain smooth data flow and safeguards against data loss, making it a key component in reliable storage infrastructures.

Use Cases
The HP 4 x Ports 12Gbps SAS External PCI-Express Controller Card is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring high-throughput connections between servers and external storage arrays. It is especially suitable for data centers managing large-scale virtualization workloads and storage clusters where data integrity and performance are critical. How It's Used: Connecting high-density external SAS storage enclosures in enterprise data centers to support large-scale virtualization and database applications. Enabling scalable storage expansion in rack deployments for cloud service providers requiring fast, reliable data access. Integrating with high-performance computing (HPC) clusters to ensure low latency and secure write caching during intensive data processing tasks. Supporting backup and archival systems in enterprise environments where data throughput and write integrity are essential. Facilitating storage area networks (SAN) in distributed IT infrastructures to optimize server-to-storage communication speed and reliability. This controller card enhances operational efficiency by providing robust connectivity and secure cache management, making it a valuable component for scaling storage performance and maintaining data consistency across demanding workloads.

784485-001 HPE 4-Port 12Gbps SAS External PCIe Controller Card with 4GB FBWC

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases