Name: H3-25573-00 LSI 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS3 PCIe 3.0 Host Bus Adapter
Brand: LSI
SKU: H3-25573-00
Price: 182.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The H3-25573-00 LSI 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS3 PCIe 3.0 Host Bus Adapter bridges high-speed SAS and SATA drives with servers, fitting seamlessly into enterprise storage solutions. It balances performance and reliability, making it a practical choice for data centers and businesses managing large datasets.

General Information
Brand	LSI
Part Number	H3-25573-00

Technical Information
Protocol	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Data Rate	12Gbps SAS
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Connector Type	Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)
Chipset / Controller	LSI SAS3008 (Broadcom/Avago)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

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
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height) PCIe add-in card
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This host bus adapter connects multiple SAS and SATA drives to a server or storage array, enabling fast and reliable data transfer. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where large-scale storage performance is critical. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on this adapter for expanding server storage capabilities. Key Features Provides eight 12Gb/s SAS ports for high-speed connectivity Utilizes PCIe 3.0 for efficient communication with the host system Compatible with both SAS and SATA drives, enhancing flexibility Designed to support RAID configurations for data protection Offers low latency suitable for demanding storage workloads This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays, handling intensive read/write operations with ease. Its robust design helps maintain data integrity and improves overall storage efficiency without adding complexity.

Use Cases
The H3-25573-00 LSI 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS3 PCIe 3.0 Host Bus Adapter is commonly deployed in environments requiring robust storage connectivity and high throughput. It is ideal for enterprise IT infrastructures, data centers, and organizations managing large-scale virtualization or database workloads that demand reliable and scalable storage access. How It's Used: Connecting high-density SAS storage arrays in enterprise data centers to support mission-critical applications. Facilitating storage clusters in virtualization environments for SMBs requiring efficient IO performance. Enabling scalable storage solutions in rack-mounted servers deployed in cloud service providers’ infrastructure. Supporting high-speed data ingestion and retrieval in backup and archival systems for regulated industries. Integrating SATA and SAS drives in mixed-drive environments for enhanced flexibility in mid-sized business storage networks. By providing consistent high-bandwidth connectivity with low latency, this adapter supports operational efficiency and scalability in complex storage deployments. It enables IT teams to optimize storage resources while maintaining the performance levels necessary for data-intensive workloads.