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Dell 406-BBDP SAS9207-8E H221 8-Ports SAS 6Gb/s PCI Express 2 x8 Host Bus Adapter
- External SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Controller: SAS9207-8E
- 8x External SAS Ports (2x SFF-8088)
- Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s SAS
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Connects to external SAS storage enclosures
- Supports RAID configurations (via controller capabilities)
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Product Overview
The Dell 406-BBDP is an external SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) featuring the SAS9207-8E controller. It provides 8 external SAS ports (2x SFF-8088 connectors) and supports 6Gb/s SAS speeds over a PCI Express 2 x8 interface, designed for connecting to external storage enclosures.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| Controller | SAS9207-8E |
| Port Type | External SAS (SFF-8088) |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 8 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6Gb/s SAS |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
Product Description
The Dell 406-BBDP, identified by its H221 designation and SAS9207-8E controller, is an external SAS Host Bus Adapter engineered for robust connectivity to storage area networks comprised of external enclosures. It features eight external SAS ports, typically presented via two SFF-8088 connectors, allowing for the attachment of multiple storage arrays or JBODs. This HBA operates at a data transfer rate of 6Gb/s per SAS lane, providing high throughput essential for demanding storage applications. The PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface ensures sufficient bandwidth for the adapter to communicate efficiently with the server, preventing I/O bottlenecks and maximizing storage performance. It is an ideal solution for expanding storage capacity by connecting to external SAS disk shelves or tape libraries. The 406-BBDP supports various RAID levels when used in conjunction with compatible RAID software or hardware, offering flexibility in data protection and performance tuning for external storage configurations.
