HP 487738-001C1 24 Bay 3G SAS PCI Express x8 Expander Card

Description

The HP 487738-001C1 is a high-performance SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) expander card designed to significantly increase the number of SAS devices that can be connected to a server. This card features a 24-port SAS expander, which allows a single host controller to manage a much larger array of SAS or SATA drives. This is particularly useful in dense storage configurations, such as servers with numerous drive bays or storage arrays where the number of drives exceeds the direct connection capabilities of the host bus adapter (HBA) or RAID controller. Utilizing a PCI Express x8 interface, the expander card provides ample bandwidth to support high-speed SAS data transfers. The PCIe x8 interface ensures that the expander can communicate efficiently with the host system, preventing bottlenecks and allowing for optimal performance from connected drives. This makes it suitable for demanding applications that require fast access to large amounts of data, such as databases, video editing, and high-performance computing. The 487738-001C1 is engineered for reliability and scalability, enabling IT administrators to build more robust and capacious storage solutions. By expanding SAS connectivity, this card facilitates the implementation of larger storage pools, improves storage density, and offers greater flexibility in server and storage system design. It is a critical component for environments that need to scale their storage infrastructure effectively.

Condition: Refurbished