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HP P420 6Gb/s 2-port SAS controller card 633538-001
Adds two 6 Gb/s SAS ports to a server through a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot
- Dual-port SAS connectivity for flexible storage expansion
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface delivers high-bandwidth data transfer
- Smart Array technology enables hardware RAID acceleration
- Compact form factor fits standard server slots
HP P420 Smart Array SAS Controller
This HP P420 Smart Array controller card provides two internal SAS ports operating at 6 Gb/s. It connects through a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and is supplied new as the card only. The part number is 633538-001.
Suited for servers needing hardware RAID on SAS
It fits administrators who want a dedicated RAID adapter for internal SAS storage arrays. Builders who require external port connectivity or a different PCIe lane width should consider other options.
Highlights
- Dual-port SAS connectivity for flexible storage expansion
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface delivers high-bandwidth data transfer
- Smart Array technology enables hardware RAID acceleration
- Compact form factor fits standard server slots
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Which version of the HP P420 SAS controller should I choose for my server?
The HP P420 633538-001 is a single model with a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and two SAS ports; there are no alternate versions or capacities listed for this part number.
What does the 6 Gb/s SAS rating mean once the card is installed?
Each of the two SAS ports supports up to 6 Gb/s transfer speed, so connected drives or enclosures can run at that rate when the card is seated in a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot.
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