Name: 726909-001 HPE H240 12GB PCI-E 3.0 x8 SAS/SATA FIO Smart Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: 726909-001
Price: 44.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE H240 12GB PCI-E SAS/SATA FIO Smart Adapter serves as a bridge between servers and storage devices, supporting both SAS and SATA drives with a 12Gb/s speed. It fits into PCIe 3.0 slots, providing enough lanes to handle substantial data flows. This adapter is ideal for environments that need reliable, high-speed storage connections without added complexity.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	726909-001
Alternate Part Number	726909-001-02-CT

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	Both Brackets Included

Advanced Features & Compatibility
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HPE H240 12GB PCI-E SAS/SATA FIO Smart Adapter is designed to connect servers to a variety of storage devices, enabling reliable data transfer and management. It’s commonly found in data centers or enterprise environments where robust storage solutions are necessary. IT professionals and system administrators often use it to enhance storage performance and flexibility. Key Features Delivers 12Gb/s bandwidth for faster SAS and SATA device communication Offers PCIe 3.0 x8 lanes for efficient data throughput Compatible with a range of SAS and SATA drives, including SSDs and HDDs Includes firmware optimized for RAID and smart storage tasks Supports advanced error handling for stable operation This adapter is typically deployed in server setups requiring dependable storage connectivity. It helps maintain consistent performance in demanding workloads, such as virtualization, databases, or backup operations. Its role is crucial in ensuring data integrity and quick access in enterprise storage arrays.

Use Cases
The HPE H240 12GB PCI-E 3.0 x8 SAS/SATA FIO Smart Adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise IT and data center environments where high-throughput connectivity to storage arrays is critical. It benefits IT professionals managing virtualization workloads and storage clusters requiring reliable, low-latency access to both SAS and SATA drives. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments by providing fast, dependable storage connections for virtual machines in large server racks. Enabling SMB networks to expand storage capacity with mixed SAS and SATA drives without complex configurations. Facilitating backup and archival solutions that demand consistent throughput for large datasets in remote office deployments. Integrating with storage clusters to optimize data access speed and reliability in enterprise-grade applications. Enhancing performance in edge computing setups where efficient local storage access improves application responsiveness. By bridging servers and diverse storage devices, this adapter helps maintain operational efficiency and scalability in storage infrastructures. Its compatibility with mixed-drive environments supports evolving workload demands while minimizing system complexity.