The HPE 12G SAS Expander Card provides internal storage expansion within the HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 Server by allowing support for up to 28 drives when connected to a Gen10 or Gen9 supported Smart Array or Smart HBA controller. This full height card supports 12Gb/s SAS connectivity and is ideal for users who want to add additional internal storage to maximize their storage capacity.

Models

• HP ML350 Gen9 2nd Expander Card 727251-B21
• HPE ML350 Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander Card Kit with Cables 874576-B21
• HPE DL5x0 Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander Card Kit with Cables 873444-B21
• HPE DL38X Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander Card Kit with Cables 870549-B21
• Kit contents • HPE 12G SAS Expander card
• All the cables required for specified server will be included in the ki

Standard Features

Key Features

Storage interface (SAS/SATA)

• 28 physical links across 9 x4 internal ports
• 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA technology
• Mix-and-match SAS and SATA hard drives to the same controller
• PCI Express 3.0 x8 link
• Supports up to 28 internal drive bays (dependent on the server)
• Up to 64 logical drives when connected to a Smart Array Controller
• Ports • 2 x4 Mini-SAS ports for attachment to Smart Array controllers or Smart HBAs
• 7 x4 Mini-SAS ports for attachment to server drive backplanes
• o Supports up to 28 drives (dependent on server)

Performance

• 12Gb/s SAS (1200 MB/s theoretical bandwidth per SAS lane)
• 6Gb/s SATA (600 MB/s theoretical bandwidth per SAS lane)
• PCI Express 3.0 x8 link width

Dimensions

• 6.6 x 4.4 x 0.6 in (16.8 x 11.13 x 1.5 cm) PCIe full-height, half-length card

Warranty

Limited warranty.

See Datasheet