HP 1FV90AA Microsemi 2100-4I4E SAS RAID Controller

Description

The HP 1FV90AA is a SAS RAID controller card based on the Microsemi 2100 chipset. This controller is designed to provide robust SAS connectivity and hardware RAID capabilities for HP servers. It features a total of eight SAS ports: four internal ports for connecting drives within the server chassis and four external ports for connecting to external storage enclosures or JBODs (Just a Bunch Of Disks). This controller typically supports SAS speeds of 12Gb/s or 6Gb/s, depending on the specific implementation and server compatibility, offering high-speed data transfer for storage devices. As a hardware RAID controller, it offloads RAID processing from the server's CPU, enhancing overall system performance. Common RAID levels supported include RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors for a balance of performance and redundancy), providing essential data protection and performance optimization for connected drives. The PCIe interface, likely x8, ensures sufficient bandwidth for the controller to communicate effectively with the server's motherboard. The combination of internal and external SAS ports makes the HP 1FV90AA a versatile solution for servers that need to manage both internal storage and external expansion. It is a valuable component for ensuring reliable and high-performance storage connectivity in various HP server environments.

Condition: Refurbished