This is a genuine Dell 12Gb/s Dual-Port SAS External Host Bus Adapter (HBA) (P/N: 2PHG9). This high-performance adapter is designed to provide Dell PowerEdge servers with high-speed, reliable connectivity to external storage devices, such as JBODs (Just a Bunch of Disks), storage arrays, and tape libraries. As a pure HBA, it provides direct, "pass-through" access to each drive, making it the ideal choice for software-defined storage solutions.
Key Features
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Genuine Dell Part: Ensures "plug and play" compatibility and validated performance within the Dell PowerEdge server ecosystem.
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12Gb/s SAS Performance: Features two external 12Gb/s SAS ports (using Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connectors), delivering a high-speed data path for modern storage enclosures.
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Host Bus Adapter (HBA): This is a pure HBA that presents all drives directly to the operating system. It is the perfect hardware for software-defined storage solutions like ZFS (used in TrueNAS and unRAID) and Storage Spaces Direct.
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Dual-Port High Availability: The two external ports can be used for redundant connections to the storage fabric, ensuring no single point of failure and maintaining constant data access.
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High Profile Form Factor: Comes with a full-height bracket for installation in standard server and workstation tower chassis.
