Intel AHWBP12GBGB

Overview

The Intel AHWBP12GBGB is a 4 port 12 Gb/s SAS bridge board designed to provide reliable hardware RAID solutions for servers and dedicated storage systems. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations, allowing users to optimize for speed, data protection, or a combination of both without burdening the host CPU. This board is ideal for enterprise environments requiring consistent performance and dependable data management.

Key features

• Four 12 Gb/s SAS ports enable direct connection of up to four drives for flexible storage expansion.
• RAID 0 configuration maximizes data throughput, suitable for performance-intensive applications like content creation.
• RAID 1 offers straightforward mirroring to safeguard critical data with minimal complexity.
• RAID 10 combines the speed benefits of striping with the redundancy of mirroring, balancing performance and protection.
• Hardware-based RAID engine offloads processing tasks from the main CPU, improving overall system efficiency.
• Engineered to meet Intel enterprise standards, ensuring long-term reliability in demanding, always-on environments.

Key specs

• Number of ports: 4 SAS ports
• Data transfer rate: 12 Gb/s per port
• Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 10
• Interface type: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Compatibility: Designed for Intel enterprise platforms

Connectivity and compatibility

This bridge board connects directly to up to four SAS drives, simplifying storage configurations in server and storage arrays. It integrates seamlessly with Intel enterprise systems, making it a practical choice for IT administrators managing file servers, virtualization hosts, or backup targets. The single logical drive presented to the operating system streamlines deployment and maintenance tasks.

Ideal uses and environments

The board suits a variety of professional settings, including small businesses needing secure data storage, labs requiring quick-change RAID arrays, and content creators seeking high-speed scratch disks. Its hardware RAID capabilities ensure consistent transfer speeds and predictable rebuild times, which are critical in environments where uptime and data integrity are priorities.

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