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Overview

HP SC08Ge Host Bus Adapter

 

The HP SC08Ge Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a 2 x4 External Port SAS HBA that provides customers with the flexibility and speed they have come to expect from HP. The SC08Ge HBA has been optimized for connection to the new SAS based HP StorageWorks 2000sa and 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array and provides support for both 3Gb SAS and 1.5Gb SATA devices. Providing up to 2.4GB/s maximum bandwidth with nearly four times the speed of dual channel U320 SCSI adapters. HP's SC08Ge HBA has been thoroughly tested and integrated into many of the HP ProLiant servers.

 


Model    
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HBA HP SC08Ge Host Bus Adapter
NOTE: This is a 2 x4 External Port HBA.
488765-B21
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Standard Features

Performance Designed to be as flexible as HP servers, HP SC08Ge Host Bus Adapter provides support for the HP StorageWorks 2000sa and 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array (HP MSA2000sa and MSA2300sa G2 Controllers). The HP adapter delivers exceptional system performance, with eight 3 Gbps SAS ports providing up to 24 Gb/s total storage bandwidth.

HP Server Integration

Fully integrated and tested with most ProLiant servers and management software.


Key Features

  • SAS technology delivers high performance and data bandwidth up to 3 Gbps per physical link
  • Mix-and-match SAS and SATA hard drives, lets you deploy drive technology as needed to fit your computing environment
  • Support for SAS tape products
  • PCIe x8 (2.5 GB/s bandwidth)
  • PCI Express x8 capable

Ports

  • Eight (8) SAS physical links distributed across 2 x4 external SFF-8088 connectors
    • Provides the ability to support the HP MSA2000sa Controller.
    • Provides the ability to support the HP MSA2300sa G2 Controller.

Performance

HP's High Performance Architecture sets new boundaries for industry performance expectations!
  • 3 Gbps SAS (bandwidth per physical link)
  • 24 Gbps total available bandwidth (8 physical links x 3Gbps)
  • PCIe x8 (2.5 GB/s bandwidth)

Capacity

Given the increasing need for high performance and rapid capacity expansion, the HP SC08Ge SAS HBA offers:

  • Eight 3 Gbps SAS physical links supporting up to 2 simultaneous x4 Wide SAS Ports
  • Up to 60 TB of storage per PCI slot

Form Factor

  • This product ships with the parts necessary to convert between high-profile and low-profile PCIe slots.

Supported Servers

ProLiant DL (rack-optimized):

  • HP ProLiant DL160 G6
  • HP ProLiant DL160se G6
  • HP ProLiant DL165 G6
  • HP ProLiant DL180 G6
  • HP ProLiant DL320 G5p
  • HP ProLiant DL320 G6
  • HP ProLiant DL320s
  • HP ProLiant DL360 G5
  • HP ProLiant DL360 G6
  • HP ProLiant DL365 G5
  • HP ProLiant DL370 G6
  • HP ProLiant DL380 G5
  • HP ProLiant DL380 G6
  • HP ProLiant DL385 G5
  • HP ProLiant DL385 G5p
  • HP ProLiant DL580 G5
  • HP ProLiant DL585 G5
  • HP ProLiant DL785 G5
  • HP ProLiant DL785 G6

ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized):

  • HP ProLiant ML310 G5
  • HP ProLiant ML310 G5p
  • HP ProLiant ML330 G6
  • HP ProLiant ML350 G5
  • HP ProLiant ML350 G6
  • HP ProLiant ML370 G5
  • HP ProLiant ML370 G6

NOTE: This is a list of supported servers. Some may be discontinued.


Supported Enclosures

  • HP StorageWorks 2300sa G2 Modular Smart Array Controller
    • Supports one HP MSA2300sa G2 Controller - additional tiered enclosures are not supported
  • HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array Controller
    • Supports one HP MSA2000sa Controller - additional tiered enclosures are not supported

Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard 32 Bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise 32 Bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard x64
Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
VMware ESX 3.5 (32/64)
NOTE: For more Linux OS support & certification information, please visit our the ProLiant & BladeSystem Server Linux matrix: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hplinuxcert.html

LSI Off Line

LSI Off Line option ROM Utility

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Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information

Warranty The warranty for this device is 1 year parts only.

Software Product Services
Standalone telephone support
Rights to new license version
Media and documentation updates

Hardware Product Services Installation services
On-site maintenance (includes warranty support)
Response time upgrades during the warranty period
Post-warranty coverage
NOTE: For additional hardware installation and maintenance information, please refer to the URL:
http://www.hp.com/hps/hardware/

Warranty Upgrade Options Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours
Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 9 hours x 5 days to 24 hours x 7 days
Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years
Warranty upgrade options can come in the form of Care Packs, which are sold at the HP System level this product attaches too.

HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage. Care Packs for this option are sold at the system level this option attaches too.
HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration.
HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer). Proof of purchase may be required.
HP Care Pack services are prepaid.
NOTE: For additional HP Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers, please refer to the URL: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/
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Related Options

NOTE: This is a list of supported options. Some may be discontinued.
Modular Smart Arrays HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array  
HP StorageWorks 2012 Modular Smart Array 3.5-in Drive Bay Chassis (LFF) AJ948A
HP StorageWorks 2024 Modular Smart Array 2.5-in Drive Bay Chassis (SFF) AJ949A
HP StorageWorks 2300sa G2 Modular Smart Array Controller AJ808A
NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for additional part numbers and information at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13331_na/13331_na.html
 
HP StorageWorks MSA2000sa Modular Smart Array  
HP StorageWorks 2012sa Single Controller Modular Smart Array AJ752A
HP StorageWorks 2012sa Dual Controller Modular Smart Array AJ753A
HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array Controller AJ754A
NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for additional part numbers and information at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13045_na/13045_na.html
 
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Technical Specifications

Dimensions (excluding bracket) 6.6 x 2.5 x 0.6 in (16.8 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm)
Disk Drive and Enclosure Protocol Support 3 Gbps SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
1.5 Gbps SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)
Architecture Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)
PCI-Express x8
SAS Connectors 2x4 external SFF-8088 (Mini-SAS)
Data Transfer Method 300 MB/s bandwidth (600 MB/s, full duplex) on each port for combined throughput of up to 2 Gb/s
PCIe Bus Speed PCIe x8 (2.5 GB/s maximum bandwidth)
Simultaneous Connection Transfer Ports 2 x 4 Wide SAS Connectors
Port Transfer Rate 12 Gb/s per x4 Wide SAS Port (4 x 3 Gb/s)
Software upgradeable Firmware Yes
Maximum Capacity 60 TB
Memory Addressing 64-bit, supporting servers memory greater than 4 GB
Upgradeable Firmware 4-MB flashable ROM
Disk Drive and Enclosure Protocol Support 3 Gb/s SAS and 1.5 Gb/s SATA

Environment-friendly Products and Approach

End-of-life Management and Recycling Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green. To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office. Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner.

The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment.

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

For hard drives, 1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.


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