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HP QW991-60103 8-Ports SAS 12Gb/s 1GB Cache (FWBC) Controller Card
- Product Type: SAS Controller Card
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
- Number of Ports: 8
- Cache Memory: 1GB
- Controller Type: Firmware-based (FWBC)
- Drive Support: SAS and SATA drives
- Form Factor: PCIe Add-in Card
- RAID Support: Advanced RAID capabilities (specific levels may vary)
- Connectivity: Internal and/or external SAS connectors (e.g., SFF-8643, SFF-8644)
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Product Overview
The HP QW991-60103 is an 8-Ports SAS 12Gb/s 1GB Cache (FWBC) Controller Card. This high-performance SAS controller provides extensive connectivity for SAS storage devices, featuring 8 ports and 1GB of onboard cache memory. It supports the latest SAS 12Gb/s interface for maximum throughput.
Technical Information
| Product Line | HP SAS Controller |
| Part Number | QW991-60103 |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Number of Ports | 8 |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 1GB |
| Controller Type | Firmware-based (FWBC) |
| Drive Types | SAS, SATA |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
Product Description
The HP QW991-60103 is a high-performance SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) controller card designed to provide robust storage connectivity and management for servers. It features 8 ports operating at the latest SAS 12Gb/s interface speed, delivering exceptional throughput for demanding storage applications. This high speed is crucial for environments utilizing high-performance SSDs or large arrays of HDDs where bandwidth is a bottleneck. With a substantial 1GB of onboard cache memory, this controller significantly enhances storage performance by buffering data for faster read and write operations. The 'FWBC' designation indicates a firmware-based controller, which often implies advanced features and flexibility in managing storage arrays. It supports a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, enabling administrators to configure storage for optimal performance, data redundancy, or a balance of both, depending on the specific needs of the workload. The QW991-60103 provides extensive connectivity options, typically supporting both internal and external SAS connections through various connector types like SFF-8643 and SFF-8644. This versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of server configurations, from direct-attached storage to external JBOD enclosures. As a key component for enterprise storage solutions, this controller ensures high availability, data integrity, and maximum performance for critical business data.
