Part Number: HPE 804331-B21
Manufacturer Company: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Overview: The HPE 804331-B21 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 SAS Controller is a high-performance RAID controller designed to deliver reliability, scalability, and flexibility for modern data center environments. It provides advanced RAID capabilities and essential data protection features to ensure seamless operation of critical business applications.
Key Features:
Supports up to 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA drives
RAID levels supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
HPE Smart Storage Battery for backup power
HPE SmartCache for enhanced performance with SSDs
Data encryption for improved security
Dynamic Smart Array RAID configuration utility
Online RAID level migration and capacity expansion
Applications:
Enterprise-class servers and storage systems
Virtualized environments requiring high availability
Database servers for transactional processing
High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
Data warehousing and analytics platforms
Specifications:
Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
Ports: 2 internal SAS ports
Storage Capacity: Supports up to 240 SAS/SATA drives (depending on server model)
Cache Memory: 2GB DDR4-2133 MHz Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)
RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers and select HPE Synergy compute modules
Why Choose the HPE 804331-B21 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 SAS Controller: The HPE 804331-B21 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 SAS Controller stands out for its robust RAID capabilities, including support for advanced RAID levels and data encryption, ensuring data integrity and security. It offers scalability to accommodate growing storage needs and is backed by HPE's reputation for reliability and support. Ideal for enterprise environments seeking high-performance storage solutions, this controller enhances system efficiency and resilience, making it a preferred choice for critical business applications.