749998-001 - HP P741M 4-Port 12GB External Mezzanine SAS Controller

Description

The HP 749998-001 is a high-performance 2GB mezzanine controller designed to facilitate advanced storage connectivity within compatible HP ProLiant servers. This controller supports the latest 12Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) interfaces, enabling significantly faster data transfer rates compared to previous generations. Its dual interface support allows for flexible integration with a wide range of storage devices, including high-speed SAS drives for critical applications and cost-effective SATA drives for bulk storage needs. Featuring 2GB of cache memory, this controller is optimized to buffer data and improve the overall performance of storage operations. The cache helps to accelerate read and write operations, reducing latency and enhancing the responsiveness of storage-intensive applications such as databases, virtualization platforms, and large-scale data analytics. The mezzanine form factor indicates that it is designed to be installed directly onto the server's motherboard or a dedicated mezzanine slot, providing a compact and integrated storage solution. This controller is typically found in HP ProLiant servers from the Gen8 and Gen9 generations, where it plays a crucial role in building robust and high-throughput storage subsystems. The 749998-001 is essential for environments that demand high levels of storage performance, reliability, and scalability. Its ability to handle 12Gb/s speeds ensures that the server's storage infrastructure can keep pace with the processing power of modern CPUs.

Condition: Refurbished