HP 726809-B21 – HP H244br 12G 2-Port HBA

Detailed Description:

The HP 726809-B21 HBA, also known as the HP H244br 12G 2-Port Host Bus Adapter, is designed to offer high-speed connectivity and support for external storage arrays. This adapter card specifically targets HP ProLiant servers, providing them with an enhanced ability to communicate with external storage hardware over a high bandwidth 12Gbps SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface. The H244br features two external SAS ports, enabling it to connect multiple storage devices simultaneously, thereby offering flexibility and scalability in storage configuration. This HBA is ideal for enterprise environments where reliable, high-speed data transfer and storage capacity expansion are critical. By facilitating direct attachment to external storage arrays, it supports various applications, including database management, data backup, and archiving solutions, meeting the demands of data-intensive tasks. Moreover, this model’s compatibility with HP’s Smart Array software suite allows for easy management and monitoring of the storage environment, contributing to simplified administration and enhanced data security.