HP H221 User Manual

The HP H221 Host Bus Adapter is a 2X4 external ports HBA provides customers with the flexibility and speed they have come to expect
from HP. The H221 HBA has been optimized for connection to the SAS based HP P2000 G3 SAS Modular Smart Array, D2000 and D6000
Disk Enclosures, and MSA2040 SAN Storage; and provides support for both 6 Gb SAS and SATA Hard Disk Drives. In addition, the H221
HBA controller provides support for SAS tape drives. This SAS HBA is ideal for driving cost-effective and reliable scalability in today's
data centers.
What's New
New HP221 PCIe 3.0 SAS HBA
Model
Host Bus Adapter HP H221 Host Bus Adapter 650931-B21
HP H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter 729552-B21
Kit contents HP H221 Host Bus Adapter
Low profile controller bracket
QuickSpecs
HP H221 Host Bus Adapter
Overview
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HP H221 Specifications

General

Device Type	Host Adapter
Manufacturer	HP
Model	H221
Ports	2
RAID Support	Yes
Interface Type	PCI Express 3.0 x8
Data Transfer Rate	6 Gbps
Port Type	SAS/SATA
RAID Levels	0, 1, 10
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux

Summary

Overview

Compatibility

Servers

Lists HP ProLiant server models compatible with the H221 Host Bus Adapter.

Standard Features - Performance and Connectivity

Performance

Details high performance and data bandwidth for the H221 Host Bus Adapter.

HP Server Integration

Explains integration and testing with ProLiant servers and management software.

Ports

Describes the eight external SFF8088 Mini-SAS connectors.

Capacity

Outlines external storage capacity expansion options with various enclosures.

Standard Features - Key Aspects

Key Features

Lists key features like SAS technology, mix-and-match drives, and PCIe capabilities.

Form Factor

Specifies the availability of high-profile or low-profile form factors.

System Requirements

Supported Enclosures

Lists HP disk enclosures supported by the H221 Host Bus Adapter.

Operating Systems

Lists supported operating systems for the H221 Host Bus Adapter.

Warranty Information

Warranty

Details the warranty period and upgrade options for the H221 Host Bus Adapter.

Service and Support

HP Technology Services

Details HP's service offerings for ProLiant servers and BladeSystem capabilities.

Recommended Care Pack Services

Highlights Optimized Care and Standard Care packages with specific response times.

Related Services

Describes Personalized Support and Proactive Select Service options.

Related Options - Storage

Storage Enclosures and Arrays

Lists compatible HP disk enclosures, MSA, and P2000 G3 systems.

Tape Drives

Details HP StoreEver DAT and LTO Ultrium tape drives.

Related Options - Tape Automation and Cables

Tape Autoloaders and Libraries

Details HP StoreEver tape autoloaders and tape libraries.

SAS Cables

Lists HP SAS cable assemblies for tape devices and automation.

Technical Specifications

Physical and Protocol Details

Covers dimensions, protocol support, architecture, and connectors.

Performance and Firmware

Details data transfer, PCIe speed, port rates, and firmware.