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AB301A - HP Integrity rx8640 System Expansion Unit
AB301A - HP Integrity rx8640 System Expansion Unit
HP AB301A – System Expansion Unit for HP Integrity rx8640
The HP AB301A System Expansion Unit is a key upgrade component designed to extend the performance and scalability of the HP Integrity rx8640 server platform. Built for mission-critical HP-UX and OpenVMS environments, this expansion unit enables additional I/O capacity, improved system flexibility, and greater workload consolidation in enterprise datacenters.
Engineered to meet HP’s rigorous reliability and uptime standards, the AB301A integrates seamlessly with the rx8640 architecture, supporting additional PCI-X / PCIe slots (model-dependent) and providing expanded connectivity for storage, networking, and specialized adapter cards. This makes it ideal for organizations running complex databases, ERP systems, virtualization workloads, and large-scale enterprise applications.
Key Features:
¤ Part Number: AB301A
¤ Product Type: System Expansion Unit
¤ Compatibility: HP Integrity rx8640 server
¤ Purpose: Expands I/O slots and system connectivity
Ideal For:
¤ HP-UX and OpenVMS enterprise workloads
¤ Database and transaction-heavy applications
¤ Virtualization and partitioned (nPars/vPars) environments
¤ Long-lifecycle mission-critical systems
Benefits:
¤ Increases I/O capacity and system flexibility
¤ Supports additional networking and storage adapters
¤ Enhances scalability for growing workloads
¤ Maintains HP enterprise-grade reliability and performance
The HP AB301A Expansion Unit is an essential upgrade for organizations that rely on the Integrity rx8640 platform and need expanded system resources to meet evolving business and application demands.
Low stock: 3 left
Condition: Refurbished
Warranty
Warranty
The majority of our equipment comes with 6 months warranty, with the exception of tapes and batteries - which comes wth 1 month waranty. If you need a special warranty period, you can ask your contact person for an extended warranty. Please note that the extended warranty can be extended for a maximum of 3 years and in most cases it incurs an extra cost. It must also be purchased at the same time as the original Purchase Order. In the event a faulty part or a part that stops working within its warranty period, email your contact person and request a RMA (email should include Ameta invoice number, product part number & serial number) and we will process your claim. You can view our Terms of sale here: https://ametacomputer.com/pages/terms-of-sale
Conditions
Conditions
Refurbished
Product is cleaned and refurbished by Ameta.
Manufacturer Refurbished
Product is refurbished and re-certified by the original manufacturer.
New F/S
Product is unused and factory sealed in original manufacturer retail packaging.
New
Product is unused with or without original manufacturer packaging, such as bulk, pulls, or spares.
New Open Box (NOB)
Product is unused, but original manufacturer packaging seal is broken or cut.
The condition for each product, can be found in the description of the product.
Shipping
Shipping
Shipping Information
We offer same-day shipping on all orders placed before 14:30 CEST (Central European Summer Time), Monday through Friday. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day.
Typical delivery times:
- Within Europe: 1–2 business days
- Outside Europe: 2–3 business days
Shipping costs vary depending on the destination and the items in your order. The exact shipping rate will be calculated at checkout.
All items are securely packed and shipped with tracking, so you can follow your delivery every step of the way. If you have special shipping requirements or need express delivery, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

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