769637-B21 HP 12Gb DL380 SAS Expander Card at discount

769637‑B21 Specifications

HPE Smart Array 12 Gb/s PCI‑Express SAS Expander/2nd Expander FIO Kit

Manufacturer: Hewlett‑Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Manufacturer Model: 769637‑B21
Product Line: HPE Smart Array / SAS Expander Cards
Product Series: Smart Array 12 Gb/s Expander Series
Product Type: SAS Expander / Storage Controller Upgrade Card
Product Name: HPE 12 Gb/s PCI‑E 3.0 x8 SAS Expander Card (2nd Expander FIO Kit)

KEY FEATURES:

Device Type: SAS Expander / Storage Controller Upgrade Card

Form Factor: PCI‑Express plug‑in adapter card

Bus Interface: PCI‑Express 3.0 ×8

Connectivity Technology: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)

SAS Speed: 12 Gb/s

Channel Support: High channel count for expanded storage connectivity (multiple SAS lanes)

Role: Expands internal SAS connectivity and enables support for additional drives

PERFORMANCE:

Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to 12 Gb/s per SAS link

Designed to scale internal storage performance in enterprise server environments

Supports large‑scale SAS connectivity for many drives behind a Smart Array or Smart HBA controller

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Enterprise‑grade design for 24×7 data center and server use

Backward compatible with SAS/SATA drives via expander support

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: Internal PCIe adapter module

Slot Requirement: PCIe 3.0 ×8 slot

Typical Dimensions: Standard SAS expander card size for internal server expansion

Weight: Typical adapter card weight (~0.45 kg / ~1 lb)

COMPATIBILITY:

Designed for use in HPE ProLiant Gen9 and compatible servers such as ML350 Gen9, DL380 Gen9, DL560 Gen9, and similar platforms requiring SAS expansion

Works with Smart Array controllers and HBA solutions that support 12 Gb/s SAS fabrics