HP H240 Smart Host Bus Adapter - SAS SATA PCI-Express RAID 0 1 5

The HP H240 Smart Host Bus Adapter is a high-performance storage controller designed for HP ProLiant servers. It provides connectivity for both SAS and SATA drives, supporting RAID levels 0, 1, and 5 for data protection and performance optimization. This adapter is ideal for small to medium businesses seeking reliable and cost-effective storage expansion.

Advantages

Supports both SAS and SATA interfaces for flexible drive compatibility. Hardware RAID offloads processing from the server CPU, enhancing overall system performance. Easy integration with HP ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers.

Suitable for

• HP ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers
• Small to medium business environments
• Applications requiring RAID 0, 1, or 5

Key specifications

• Host interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Storage interfaces: SAS 6Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s
• RAID levels: 0, 1, 5
• Form factor: Low profile
• Ports: 2 internal mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use with HP enterprise-grade SAS or SATA hard drives. Ensure server firmware is updated to the latest version for compatibility.