HPE 804331-B21 Smart Array P408I-A SR Gen10 12G SAS Modular Controller

The 804331-B21 from HPE is a Smart Array P408I-A SR Gen10 12G SAS Modular Controller. The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller, supporting 12 Gb/s SAS and PCIe 3.0, provides enterprise-class storage performance, reliability, security, and efficiency needed to address your evolving data storage needs. This controller has eight internal SAS lanes, allowing connection to SAS or SATA drives, supports Mixed Mode operations of RAID and HBA simultaneously, and offers encryption for data-at-rest on any drive. The Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller is ideal for maximizing performance while supporting advanced RAID levels with 2 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC). This type-a modular controller occupies a dedicated storage slot without occupying a PCIe expansion slot. The Gen10 controllers are supported by the HPE Smart Storage Battery. The HPE Smart Storage Battery supports multiple devices and is sold separately.

HPE 804331-B21 Key Features

• Performance: Delivers 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity to enhance speed for messaging, database, and server applications.
• Cache: 2 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache reduces latency, making it ideal for write-intensive applications.
• Mixed Mode Operation: Supports RAID and HBA simultaneously, eliminating the need for additional controllers.
• Data Security: Offers optional HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption for data-at-rest compliance with regulations.
• Management Efficiency: Intuitive HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) for quick setup and management of RAID volumes.
• Drive Health Monitoring: HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge alerts users to potential drive issues, preserving data integrity.

HPE 804331-B21 Detailed Specifications