HBA

Example:The administrator had to install a new Host Bus Adapter to connect the server to the network.

Definition:A type of adapter whose function is to allow a host computer and peripheral devices to communicate with each other.

Example:The company upgraded its servers with a high-performance PCIe HBA to improve storage I/O.

Definition:A Host Bus Adapter that uses the PCI Express (PCIe) bus for connecting storage devices to a computer.

Example:He needed a SATA HBA to use the new hard drive on his desktop computer.

Definition:A Host Bus Adapter that provides an interface for connecting SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) drives to a computer.