USB 2.0 PCI-Express expansion adapter

[friednietz]

I've a Proliant ML350 (470063-458) and I need to expand usb ports and nobody, nor HP neither distributors, can tell me what adapter can I add to this server. Perhaps is not possible to attach an usb pci-express adapter... Thank you very much.

[WFHC-WI]

Hi fried,

If you are looking for a USB PCI card made by HP I believe you are limited to the A6869 card. It has a VGA port and 2 USB ports.

Alternatively you might want to look for a PCI USB card by another manufacturer. HP uses standard PCI technologies, there should be no compatibility issues...

good luck

[friednietz]

Do you belive this adapter works??? http://www.manhattan-products.com/en-US/products/9085-tarjeta-de-puertos-usb-de-s-per-velocidad-pci-express
Thank you

[WFHC-WI]

I'm not sure this card is appropriate, it only lists Windows XP/Vista/7 as supported OSes and I don't think the ML350 supports these operating systems.

[juan quesada]

have you tried a USB hub?

[friednietz]

Here the solution. Sonnet adapters (http://www.sonnettech.com/product/computercards/index.html) will works. That have said me Sonnet support. I will buy Allegro USB 2.0 PCIe and will test it. I will say you if it really works.

Thank you very much