HP SC44Ge Host Bus Adapter - Storage Controller - 8 Channel SATA 1.5Gb/s / SAS RAID 0 1 PCIe x8

The HP SC44Ge Host Bus Adapter is a high-performance storage controller designed for HP ProLiant G5 servers. It provides reliable connectivity for up to 8 SAS or SATA drives, supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations. With a PCI Express x8 interface and data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s per SAS port, this adapter ensures efficient data management for enterprise environments.

Advantages

This host bus adapter offers seamless integration with HP ProLiant G5 servers, delivering robust performance and scalability. Its support for both SAS and SATA drives allows flexible storage configurations, while the LSI Logic LSISAS1068E chipset ensures reliable data handling. The adapter's low power consumption (7 W typical) makes it an energy-efficient choice for data centers.

Suitable for

• HP ProLiant G5 servers requiring additional storage connectivity
• RAID 0 or RAID 1 configurations for performance or redundancy
• JBOD setups for large-scale storage pools
• Enterprise environments needing reliable SAS/SATA connectivity

Key specifications

• Controller Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Interface: PCI Express x8 (PCIe 1.0a)
• Data Transfer Rate: 3 Gb/s per SAS port, 1.5 Gb/s per SATA port
• Internal Connectors: 2 x SFF-8484 (4-lane wide port)
• Supported Drives: Up to 8 SAS or SATA drives
• RAID Levels: RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
• Controller Chipset: LSI Logic LSISAS1068E
• Form Factor: Standard Height, Half-Length PCIe Card
• Max Logical Drives: 2 (RAID 0/1)
• Operating System Support: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESX
• Management Software: HP Smart Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes (for connected drives)
• Compliance: RoHS, FCC, CE, C-Tick, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CSA, TUV
• Power Consumption: 7 W typical

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this adapter with HP ProLiant G5 servers and use HP-certified SAS or SATA drives. Ensure the server has an available PCIe x8 slot and the latest firmware for compatibility.