HPE ProLiant DL380 G9 SAS Expander Card 12Gb/s 761879-001 727252-001 727253-001

Expand the internal storage capacity of your HPE ProLiant Gen9 or Gen10 server with the genuine HPE 12Gb/s SAS Expander Card (Part Number: 761879-001). This PCIe 3.0 x8 expansion board is specifically designed to work with supported HPE Smart Array Controllers and Smart Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) to provide high-performance connectivity for additional internal hard drives.

Ideal for businesses experiencing data growth, this expander card allows you to maximize your server's storage potential by connecting to multiple drive cages. It features nine internal x4 Mini-SAS portstwo dedicated for linking to the primary RAID controller and up to seven for connecting to drive enclosures, including rear drives . The card supports 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA interfaces, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer for mixed drive environments . Simplify storage management with HPE's Smart Storage Administrator, integrated within the server's intelligent provisioning capabilities.

Features List:

Massive Storage Expansion: Enables connection of up to 28 physical drives, allowing you to scale internal server storage as needed for large datasets and virtualized environments.

High-Speed Connectivity: Supports 12Gb/s SAS technology for rapid data transfer, reducing bottlenecks and improving overall system performance.

Multiple Ports for Flexibility: Equipped with nine internal Mini-SAS (SFF-8087) x4 ports, providing ample connectivity for up to three drive cages and rear drive bays.

PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface: Utilizes a high-bandwidth PCIe 3.0 x8 slot to ensure the card can handle maximum data throughput without compromising speed.

Wide Server Compatibility: Engineered for seamless integration with a range of HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, including the DL380, DL560, and ML350 series.

Mixed Drive Support: Offers the flexibility to mix SAS and SATA hard drives behind the same controller, managed as a single, cohesive storage pool.