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HP AB036BR 8-Ports SAS PCI-X Controller for rx3600 / rx6600
- 8-port SAS controller
- PCI-X interface for compatibility with specific HP servers
- Designed for HP ProLiant rx3600 and rx6600 servers
- Supports SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) devices
- Provides high-speed storage connectivity
- Enhances storage performance and expandability
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Product Overview
The HP AB036BR is an 8-port SAS PCI-X controller designed for HP ProLiant rx3600 and rx6600 servers. It provides high-speed connectivity for SAS storage devices, enhancing storage performance and expandability within these specific server platforms.
Technical Information
| Model | AB036BR |
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Ports | 8-port SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | HP ProLiant rx3600 / rx6600 |
| Protocol | SAS |
Product Description
The HP AB036BR is a dedicated 8-port Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller specifically engineered for integration into HP ProLiant rx3600 and rx6600 server platforms. This controller utilizes the PCI-X interface, a high-bandwidth expansion bus standard prevalent in servers of that era, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within these systems. Its primary function is to provide robust and high-speed connectivity for SAS storage devices, including hard drives and solid-state drives, directly attached to the server. With eight SAS ports, the AB036BR offers significant flexibility for storage expansion. It allows administrators to connect a substantial number of SAS drives, supporting configurations that demand high capacity or performance. This is crucial for applications requiring fast data access, such as databases, virtualization hosts, and file servers. The SAS protocol itself offers advantages over older SCSI standards, including point-to-point connections, higher data transfer rates, and improved error handling, ensuring data integrity and system reliability. This controller is an essential component for maximizing the storage potential of the HP rx3600 and rx6600 servers. By providing direct SAS connectivity, it bypasses potential bottlenecks associated with external storage arrays for certain configurations, offering a streamlined and efficient storage solution. Its integration is designed to be seamless within the HP server architecture, providing reliable performance for mission-critical workloads.
