HP 617824-001 Smart Array SC08e 6GB 2-Ports SAS Controller 6GB/s PCIex8 HBA

Description

The HP 617824-001, also known as the Smart Array SC08e, is a robust Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to facilitate high-performance storage connectivity within HP server environments. This adapter leverages the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, renowned for its reliability, scalability, and speed, making it suitable for demanding enterprise storage applications. The card operates at a data transfer rate of 6Gb/s per port, ensuring rapid access to connected storage devices. Equipped with two external SAS ports, the SC08e allows for the connection of multiple external storage enclosures or devices. Its integration into a system is achieved via a PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x8 interface, providing ample bandwidth to support the 6Gb/s SAS speeds and prevent bottlenecks. This makes it an effective solution for expanding storage capacity and improving I/O performance for servers that may not have sufficient internal drive bays or require external storage arrays. While primarily functioning as an HBA, the Smart Array SC08e often includes basic RAID capabilities, allowing for simple RAID configurations such as RAID 0 or RAID 1, depending on the specific firmware and driver implementation. This offers a degree of data redundancy or performance enhancement for directly attached storage. The card is designed to be compatible with a wide range of HP ProLiant servers and other systems that feature an available PCIe x8 slot, ensuring broad applicability in enterprise IT infrastructures.

Condition: Refurbished