704-7852 - Sun 8-Port 6Gb/s SAS-2 Host Bus Adapter

SKU 704-7852

Brand Sun

Interface: PCI-Express (PCIe)
Port Configuration: 8-port SAS
Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s per port
SAS Standard: SAS-2
Form Factor: Typically PCIe card
Designed for Sun Microsystems servers
Supports RAID configurations
High-performance storage connectivity

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Interface: PCI-Express (PCIe)
Number of Ports: 8
SAS Standard: SAS-2
Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s per port
Compatibility: Sun Systems

Product details

The Sun 704-7852 is an 8-port SAS-2 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that supports 6Gb/s data transfer rates. It is designed to connect multiple SAS storage devices to Sun servers, offering high performance and scalability.

Technical Information

Product Type	Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Interface	PCI-Express (PCIe)
Number of Ports	8

Additional Specifications

SAS Standard	SAS-2
Data Transfer Rate	6Gb/s per port
Compatibility	Sun Systems

Description

The Sun 704-7852 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide extensive connectivity for Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) storage devices within Sun Microsystems server environments. This adapter features eight SAS ports, enabling the connection of a significant number of hard drives or SSDs. It adheres to the SAS-2 standard, which supports data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port, delivering substantial bandwidth for demanding storage applications and large-scale data storage solutions. Leveraging the PCI-Express (PCIe) interface, the 704-7852 ensures high-speed communication between the host system and the connected storage devices. PCIe offers a significant performance advantage over older bus technologies like PCI-X, making it ideal for modern server architectures. The 8-port configuration provides ample flexibility for building complex storage arrays, including support for various RAID levels, which can be managed either by the HBA itself (if it has RAID capabilities) or by the operating system and software RAID solutions. This HBA is crucial for servers requiring robust and scalable storage connectivity. Whether used for direct-attached storage (DAS) or as part of a larger storage infrastructure, the Sun 704-7852 facilitates high-throughput data access, essential for applications such as databases, virtualization, video editing, and large-scale data analytics. Its design is optimized for reliability and performance, making it a key component for enterprise-grade storage solutions.

Condition: Refurbished