HPE 740326-B21 H220 FIO Host Bus Adapter for ProLiant SL4500 Server

Product Description

The HPE 740326-B21 is an H220 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically tailored for integration into the HPE ProLiant SL4500 Server. This adapter serves as a crucial component for managing and connecting storage devices within the server's architecture. It utilizes the high-speed PCI Express (PCIe) interface, typically a PCIe x8 slot, to ensure efficient data transfer between the server's processor and the connected storage media. The H220 HBA supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) drives, offering flexibility in the types of storage devices that can be utilized, whether they are high-performance SAS drives or cost-effective SATA drives. This specific HBA is designed to meet the storage connectivity requirements of the ProLiant SL4500, a server often used in dense storage environments. It facilitates the connection to internal drives within the server chassis or potentially external storage enclosures, depending on the server's configuration and the HBA's specific capabilities. The adapter provides the necessary interface and protocol support to manage these drives reliably, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance for storage-intensive workloads. Its inclusion is vital for servers that act as storage nodes, file servers, or host applications with significant storage demands. The HPE 740326-B21 comes in a Low Profile (LP) form factor, making it suitable for installation in the compact chassis of the ProLiant SL4500 server. This ensures that the adapter fits seamlessly without compromising internal space or airflow. As an HPE-branded component, it is designed to work harmoniously with the server's hardware and firmware, often providing optimized performance and manageability through HPE's management tools. This HBA is a fundamental piece of hardware for enabling robust and efficient storage access within the ProLiant SL4500 server platform.