HP 660087-001 – HP H221 2-Port HBA

Detailed Description:

The HP 660087-001, better known as the HP H221 2-Port Host Bus Adapter, is an essential addition for enterprises looking to expand their server’s storage capability. This HBA provides a reliable connection between servers and external storage devices, including SAS and SATA hard drives and SSDs. Designed to fit seamlessly into HP servers, the H221 features two external SAS ports, enabling it to connect with up to 256 SAS or SATA devices. It leverages PCIe 3.0 x8 technology for high bandwidth and lower latency connections, ensuring rapid data transfer rates that are crucial for applications that demand high performance and high availability. The adapter supports SAS data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s, making it suitable for intensive data operations such as transactional databases, data backups, and server virtualizations. Its low profile design and included full-height bracket allow for installation in a wide range of HP server chassis, offering flexibility in deployment. The HP H221 HBA is an ideal solution for businesses looking to enhance their storage infrastructure with a powerful and reliable adapter that facilitates vast scalability and improved data access speeds.