8-port External SAS HBA

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise 8-port External SAS HBA, MPN 489103-001-RFB, is an adapter for connecting a server to external SAS storage. Its eight external ports provide connections for storage enclosures and drive shelves in a server storage setup.

The listing identifies it for server-to-storage connectivity, including links to SAS JBOD enclosures and RAID arrays. This makes it relevant to systems that need an external connection between a server and SAS storage equipment. The description focuses on its role as a host bus adapter and its eight-port external SAS interface.