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HP 869081-B21 Smart Array P408I-A Sr Gen10 - Storage Controller (Raid) With Low Profile Heatsink - 8 Channel - Sata 6Gb/S / Sas 12Gb/S - 12 Gbit/S - Raid 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 Adm, 10 Adm - Pcie
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SpecificationsManufacturer: Hewlett
Packard EnterpriseManufacturer Website Address:
http: //www. hpe.
comBrand Name: HPE
Product Line: Smart
ArrayProduct Model: P408i-aProduct
Name: Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 ControllerMarketing Information: The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller, supporting 12Gb/s SAS and PCIe 3.0, is ideal for maximizing performance while supporting advanced RAID levels with 2 GB flash-backed write cache (FBWC). This controller operates in Mixed Mode which combines RAID and HBA operations simultaneously. It has eight internal SAS lanes, allowing connection to SAS or SATA drives, and offers encryption for data-at-rest on any drive with HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption. This type-a modular controller occupies a dedicated storage slot without occupying a PCIe expansion slot and provides enterprise-class storage performance, reliability, security and efficiency needed to address your evolving data storage needs. The Gen10 controllers are supported by the HPE Smart Storage Battery, which supports multiple devices and is sold separately.
Product Type: SAS
ControllerTechnical InformationHost Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8Controller
Type: 12Gb/s SAS Serial ATA/600
RAID Supported: YesRAID
Levels: 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 1 ADM 10
ADM Data Backup Type: Flash
Backed CacheMemoryCache Memory: 2 GBInterfaces/PortsNumber of
SAS Ports (Internal): 8SAS
Connector Details: 2Physical
CharacteristicsForm Factor: Plug-in
ModuleMiscellaneousPlatform Supported: Linux PC
Packard EnterpriseManufacturer Website Address:
http: //www. hpe.
comBrand Name: HPE
Product Line: Smart
ArrayProduct Model: P408i-aProduct
Name: Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 ControllerMarketing Information: The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller, supporting 12Gb/s SAS and PCIe 3.0, is ideal for maximizing performance while supporting advanced RAID levels with 2 GB flash-backed write cache (FBWC). This controller operates in Mixed Mode which combines RAID and HBA operations simultaneously. It has eight internal SAS lanes, allowing connection to SAS or SATA drives, and offers encryption for data-at-rest on any drive with HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption. This type-a modular controller occupies a dedicated storage slot without occupying a PCIe expansion slot and provides enterprise-class storage performance, reliability, security and efficiency needed to address your evolving data storage needs. The Gen10 controllers are supported by the HPE Smart Storage Battery, which supports multiple devices and is sold separately.
Product Type: SAS
ControllerTechnical InformationHost Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8Controller
Type: 12Gb/s SAS Serial ATA/600
RAID Supported: YesRAID
Levels: 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 1 ADM 10
ADM Data Backup Type: Flash
Backed CacheMemoryCache Memory: 2 GBInterfaces/PortsNumber of
SAS Ports (Internal): 8SAS
Connector Details: 2Physical
CharacteristicsForm Factor: Plug-in
ModuleMiscellaneousPlatform Supported: Linux PC
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The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 (869081-B21) is an 8-lane RAID controller for compatible HPE Gen10 servers, suited to IT teams configuring internal SAS or SATA storage with RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
Recommended For
- IT teams adding internal SAS or SATA hardware RAID to a compatible HPE ProLiant Gen10 server, where the P408i-a is supported as a modular controller.
- Server administrators configuring internal drive arrays who need HPE Smart Array RAID levels such as RAID 5, 6, 10, 50, or 60, rather than a basic onboard storage controller.
- Operators connecting several internal SAS or SATA drives who can use the controller’s eight internal SAS lanes and two Mini-SAS ports, with additional drive expansion where the server’s storage setup supports it.
- HPE server administrators who want flash-backed write cache for RAID workloads and can provide the required compatible Smart Storage battery or hybrid capacitor.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Server storage systems requiring an HPE RAID controller |
| Product Identification | Hewlett Packard Enterprise controller, model 869081-B21; manufacturer listed as HPE ISS BTO |
| Physical Dimensions And Weight | 10.1 × 10 × 2.5 inches; item weight 0.65 lb |
| Power | 85 W |
| Packaging | 1 item in 1 box; package dimensions 6.5 × 22 × 24.9 cm and package weight 0.3 kg |