HP 614988-B21 User manual

The HP SC08e 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 SC08e HBA has been optimized for connection to the new SAS based HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 SAS
Modular Smart Array and provides support for both 6Gb SAS and 3Gb SAS/SATA Hard disk drives. This SAS HBA, doubles the
performance of previous 3G SAS HBAs and is ideal for driving cost-effective and reliable scalability in today's data centers. HP's SC08e
HBA has been thoroughly tested and integrated into many of the HP ProLiant servers.
Model
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HBA
HP SC08e 6Gb 2-ports Ext PCIe SAS HBA
NOTE: This is a 2 x4 External Port HBA
614988-B21
Compatibility
Servers ProLiant DL (rack-optimized) :
HP ProLiant DL160 G6
HP ProLiant DL160se G6
HP ProLiant DL165 G6
HP ProLiant DL165 G7
HP ProLiant DL180 G6
HP ProLiant DL320 G6
HP ProLiant DL360 G6
HP ProLiant DL360 G7
HP ProLiant DL370 G6
HP ProLiant DL380 G6
HP ProLiant DL380 G7
HP ProLiant DL385 G6
HP ProLiant DL385 G7
HP ProLiant DL580 G7
HP ProLiant DL585 G6
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HP SC08e Host Bus Adapter
Overview
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HP ProLiant DL585 G7
HP ProLiant DL785 G6
HP ProLiant DL980 G7
ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized) :
HP ProLiant ML330 G6
HP ProLiant ML350 G6
HP ProLiant ML370 G6
NOTE: This is a list of supported servers. Some may be discontinued.
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Overview
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Performance Designed to be as flexible as HP servers, HP SC08e Host Bus Adapter provides support for the HP
StorageWorks P2000 G3 SAS Modular Smart Array. The HP adapter delivers exceptional system
performance, with eight 6 Gbps SAS ports providing up to 48 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 6 Gbps per physical link
Mix-and-match SAS and SATA hard drives; deploy drive technology as needed
PCIe x8 (2.5 GB/s bandwidth)
PCI Express 2.0 x8 capable
Ports Eight (8) SAS physical links distributed across 2 x4 external SFF8088 Mini-SAS connectors
Performance HP's High Performance Architecture sets new boundaries for industry performance expectations!
6 Gbps SAS (bandwidth per physical link)
48 Gbps total available bandwidth (8 physical links x 6Gbps)
PCI Express 2.0 host interface x8 (5 GT/s bandwidth)
Capacity Fulfilling the need for high performance and capacity expansion, the HP SC08Ge SAS HBA offers:
Eight 6 Gbps SAS physical links supporting up to 2 simultaneous x4 Wide SAS Ports
Up to 384TB of external storage per controller with 8 x HP P2000 G3 MSA and 96 x 4TB LFF SAS or
SATA hard drives
Up to 179TB of external storage per controller with 1 x HP P2000 G3 MSA SFF plus 5 x HP D2700
Disk Enclosures and 149 x 1.2TB SFF SAS hard drives
Up to 48TB of external storage per controller with 1 x HP MSA2040 SAN Storage and 12 x 4TB LFF
SAS hard drives
Up to 24TB of external storage per controller with 1 x HP MSA2040 SAN Storage and 24 x 1TB SFF
SAS hard drives
NOTE: Please check the website of the supported Disk Storage System to get the most recent information
on maximum capacity.
Form Factor Either high-profile or low-profile PCI Express 2.0 slots. (parts included with option)
Supported Enclosures HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 SAS MSA Dual Controller LFF Array System (Two AW592A G3 SAS
controllers, one AP838A LFF 12-drive bay chassis)
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 SAS Modular Smart Array Controller
HP MSA 2040 SAS Storage
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Standard Features
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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
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
VMware ESX (32/64) 4.0
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
Warranty The warranty for this device is 1 year parts only.
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
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Standard Features
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Service and Support HP Care Pack Services: Packaged server and storage services for increased uptime, productivity and
ROI
When you buy HP server and storage products and solutions, it's also a good time to think about what
levels of support you may need. Our portfolio of service options reduce deployment and management
worries while helping you get the most out of your server and storage investments. We take a holistic
approach to your environment, bridging servers, blades, storage, software and network infrastructures
with our packaged HP Care Pack Services for servers and storage.
Protect your business beyond warranty
When it comes to robustness and reliability, standard computing equipment warranties have matured
along with technology. Good news that can also create problems stemming from depending on standard
warranties designed to only protect against product defects and some downtime causes. Using a standard
approach to warranty uplifts, such as HP Care Pack Services, helps reduce downtime risks and provides
operational consistency for mission-critical and standard business computing.
HP Care Pack Services: Upgrading or extending standard server and storage warranties cost
effectively
HP Care Pack Services offer a standard reactive hardware and software support services suite sold
separately, or combined with our Support Plus and Support Plus 24 services. The portfolio also provides a
combination of integrated proactive and reactive services, such as Proactive 24 Service and Critical Service.
In addition with HP Proactive Select, you can acquire the specific proactive constancy and technical
services. HP Proactive Select menu offers a broad set of service options that you can mix and match
depending on your specific requirements. Proactive service options include offers for server, storage,
network, SAN device, software, environment and education services.
HP server and storage lifecycle support services offers a full spectrum of customer care-from technology
support to complex migrations to complete managed services. HP Factory Express provides customization,
integration and deployment services for turnkey solutions. HP Education Services offer flexible,
comprehensive training on to help your IT staff get the most out of your server and storage investments.
HP Financial solutions extend innovative financing and cost-effective asset management programs-from
purchase to equipment retirement.
Learn more: www.hp.com/services/servers and www.hp.com/services/storage
NOTE: Care Pack Services availability may vary by product and country.
HP Care Pack Services are sold by HP and HP Authorized Service Partners:
Services for customers purchasing from HP or an enterprise reseller are quoted using HP order
configuration tools.
Customers purchasing from a commercial reseller can find HP Care Pack Services at
http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool
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Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product
Recommended Services Hardware Options Support
HP Care Packs provide support for all HP-branded hardware options qualified for inclusion in your server or
storage solution. Any additional HP-qualified options installed within the server are covered at the same
service level and for the same period as the server and no additional cost.
Help improve or maintain system uptime
Convenient onsite support
Committed response time
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3-Year HP Hardware Support Onsite Service, 4-hour response, 24x7
Provides you with rapid remote support and if required an HP authorized representative who will arrive on
site any time and day of the year to begin hardware maintenance service within 4 hours of the service
request being logged.
This service provides a trained HP service specialist to perform an installation that meets HP quality
standards, for:
Help improve or maintain system uptime
Convenient onsite support
Committed response time
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HP Installation and Startup of HP ProLiant Servers
Provides for the installation of your new HP ProLiant server and operating system to assist you in bringing
your new HP ProLiant server and operating system into operation in a timely and professional manner.
This service provides a trained HP service specialist to perform an installation that meets HP quality
standards, for:
Delivery of the service at a mutually scheduled time convenient to your organization
Availability of an HP service specialist to answer basic questions during the onsite delivery of this
service
Custom installation as detailed in "Delivery specifications" or in a Statement of Work (SOW)
Verification prior to installation that all service prerequisites are met
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Optional HP Care Pack Services that will enhance your HP product experience
Optional Services 3-Year HP Hardware Support Onsite Call-to-Repair (CTR) Service, 6- or 24-hour
As an alternative to our recommended support level, for customers who need committed call-to-repair for
server hardware.
Provides your IT manager with a team of support specialists who will quickly begin troubleshooting the
system to help return the hardware to operating condition within 6 or 24 hours of the initial service request
to the HP Global Solution Center.
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3-Year HP Support Plus 24
As an alternative to our recommended support level, for customers who need access to responsive 24x7
hardware and software support plus software updates on HP and selected third party products:
For a higher return on your server and storage technology, our 3-year combined reactive support service
delivers integrated onsite hardware/software support services available 24x7x365, including access to HP
technical resources, 4-hour response onsite hardware support and software updates.
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HP Proactive Select Service
Customer needs on demand access to consulting, technical proactive services and education courses
Provides a flexible way to purchase HP best-in-class consultancy and technical services. You can buy
Proactive Select Service Credits when you purchase your hardware and then use the credits over the next
12 months.
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eSupport HP eSupport is a portfolio of technology-based services that assist you with managing your business
environment - from the desktop to the data center.
Support Portal
The HP support portal provides one-stop access to the information, tools and services you need to manage
the daily operations of your IT environment.
Features include :
Access to self-solve tools (including search technical knowledge base)
Efficient logging and tracking of support cases
Collaboration with other business and IT professionals
Download of patches and drivers
Access to diagnostic tools
Proactive notification of relevant information
Access to certain features of the support portal requires an HP service agreement. To access the support
portal, visit: http://www.hp.com/support
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HP Insight Remote Support software delivers secure remote support for your HP Servers and Storage, 24 X
7, so you can spend less time solving problems and more time focused on your business. You can have
your systems remotely monitored for hardware failure using secure technology that's been proven at
thousands of companies around the world. In many cases, you can avoid problems before they occur.
Customer Technical
Training
In today's cost-conscious business environment, IT professionals, developers, consultants and users face
an interesting challenge: how to keep up with the latest technologies and expand important skills while
delivering profitable results on current projects. To help address this challenge, HP offers innovative
training solutions that help keep you up-to-date on virtualization, server, storage, Insight Control, Citrix,
Microsoft® and open source/Linux-related topics-while spending less time away from business-critical
activities.
HP Services Awards HP Technology Services continues to be recognized for service and support excellence by customers,
partners, industry organizations and publications around the world. Recent honors and award reflect our
services team's dedications, technical expertise, professionalism and uncompromising commitment to
customer satisfaction.
Additional Services
Information
To learn more on HP ProLiant servers, HP BladeSystem servers and HP StorageWorks storage products,
please contact your HP sales representative or HP Authorized Channel Partner. Or visit:
www.hp.com/services/proliant or www.hp.com/services/bladesystem or
http://www.hp.com/services/storage
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NOTE: This is a list of supported options. Some may be discontinued.
HP Disk Storage Systems MSA 2040 Storage
HP MSA 2040 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage C8S54A
HP MSA 2040 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage C8S55A
NOTE: Please see the supported MSA 2040 QuickSpecs for a list of compatible hard
drives: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14603_na/14603_na.html
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 Modular Smart Array Systems
P2000 G3 SAS Controller
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array System Controller AW592A
P2000 Controller-less Chassis (AC-powered)
HP StorageWorks P2000 Modular Smart Array 3.5-in Drive Bay Chassis (LFF) AP838A
HP StorageWorks P2000 Modular Smart Array 2.5-in Drive Bay Chassis (SFF) AP839A
Configured Units, 6 Gb SAS Systems
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 SAS MSA Dual Controller LFF Array System AW593A
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 SAS MSA Dual Controller SFF Array System AW594A
NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for additional part numbers and information at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13551_na/13551_na.html
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HP SC08e Host Bus Adapter
Related Options
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Dimensions (excluding
bracket)
6.6 x 2.7 x 0.6 in (16.8 x 6.86 x 1.6 cm)
Disk Drive and Enclosure
Protocol Support
6 Gbps SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
3 Gbps SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)
Architecture Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)
PCI-Express 2.0 x8
SAS Connectors 2x4 external SFF-8088 (Mini-SAS)
Data Transfer Method 600 MB/s bandwidth (1200 MB/s, full duplex) per port for combined throughput of up to 48 Gb/s
PCIe Bus Speed PCI Express 2.0 x8 (5 GT/s maximum bandwidth)
Simultaneous Connection
Transfer Ports
2 x 4 Wide SAS Connectors
Port Transfer Rate 24 Gb/s per x4 Wide SAS Port (4 x 6 Gb/s)
Software upgradeable
Firmware
Yes
Memory Addressing 64-bit, supporting servers memory greater than 4 GB
Upgradeable Firmware 4-MB flashable ROM
Disk Drive and Enclosure
Protocol Support
6 Gb/s SAS / 3 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
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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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