HP 697689-002 – HP Mini-SAS Cable

Detailed Description:

The HP 697689-002 Mini-SAS Cable is an essential connectivity component designed for linking storage devices, like hard drives and tape drives, to a server’s RAID controller or backplane. Standing for Mini Serial Attached SCSI, Mini-SAS cables facilitate high-speed data transmission, which is crucial for server environments, especially in RAID configurations and direct-attached storage (DAS) solutions. This specific HP Mini-SAS cable is built to meet HP’s strict quality and compatibility standards, ensuring a reliable connection between components within HP’s server ecosystem. Its relatively compact connector design allows for more efficient air flow within server cabinets and easier cable management compared to larger, traditional SCSI cables. With support for multi-lane data transfer, the HP 697689-002 optimizes the performance of storage subsystems, providing a robust solution for enterprises requiring fast and dependable access to their critical data. This cable is a key piece in maintaining optimal server and storage system performance, facilitating the high data bandwidth necessary for many of today’s business applications.