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HP AJ808A StorageWorks Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Storage Controller
- Type: SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
- Ports: Typically external SAS ports (e.g., SFF-8088 or SFF-8470, check specific model)
- Protocol: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
- Designed for connecting to external SAS storage arrays
- Provides high-speed, reliable storage connectivity
- Enables expansion of server storage capacity
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Product Overview
The HP AJ808A is a StorageWorks Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It provides connectivity for SAS storage devices, enabling high-speed data transfer between servers and external SAS storage enclosures.
Technical Information
| Type | SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI Express |
Additional Specifications
| Protocol | SAS |
Product Description
The HP AJ808A, part of the StorageWorks line, is a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This card serves as a crucial interface, connecting a server's PCIe bus to external SAS storage devices, such as disk arrays or tape libraries. Unlike RAID controllers, HBAs typically provide direct access to the storage devices without implementing complex RAID logic, making them ideal for environments where storage is managed by a Storage Area Network (SAN) or where software RAID is preferred. This adapter is engineered to leverage the high bandwidth and reliability of the SAS protocol. SAS offers advantages such as point-to-point connections, full-duplex communication, and the ability to connect a large number of devices. The AJ808A facilitates high-speed data transfers, ensuring that servers can access data stored in external enclosures quickly and efficiently, which is vital for performance-sensitive applications and large data sets. By enabling connectivity to external SAS storage, the HP AJ808A allows businesses to easily scale their storage capacity beyond the internal limits of a server. This is particularly useful for growing data needs, backup solutions, and archival purposes. Its robust design ensures stable and dependable performance for mission-critical storage infrastructure.
