Name: 689245-001 HPE Smart Array P420i Mezzanine RAID Controller PCIe 6Gb/s SAS
Brand: HPE
SKU: 689245-001
Price: 311.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Smart Array P420i Mezzanine RAID Controller streamlines data management by providing hardware-based RAID functionality integrated directly into HPE servers. It fits into server mezzanine slots, offering a compact solution for enhancing storage reliability and performance without additional hardware complexity.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	689245-001

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The HPE Smart Array P420i Mezzanine RAID Controller is designed to manage and protect data on HPE ProLiant servers by providing reliable RAID functionality. It is often found in enterprise environments where data integrity and storage performance are critical. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this controller simplifies the management of multiple drives by supporting several RAID configurations, thereby enhancing fault tolerance and system uptime. It's commonly used in data centers, virtualization setups, and business servers where consistent storage performance is essential. Key Features Offers multiple RAID level support for flexible data protection Delivers 6Gb/s SAS connectivity for fast data transfers Includes onboard cache to improve read/write efficiency Compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers Supports advanced drive monitoring and diagnostics This RAID controller is typically deployed in mid-sized to large server environments where data reliability and scalability are necessary. It plays a key role in maintaining system stability by managing disk arrays effectively, minimizing downtime, and helping to safeguard critical information.

Use Cases
The HPE Smart Array P420i Mezzanine RAID Controller is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments where robust data redundancy and high I/O throughput are essential. It is suited for IT administrators managing HPE ProLiant servers who require efficient hardware RAID solutions embedded within compact server mezzanine slots. How It's Used: Deploying in data center rack servers to optimize storage performance for virtualization workloads. Supporting enterprise database servers where RAID 10 and RAID 5 configurations enhance data integrity and access speed. Implementing in remote office server deployments requiring reliable fault tolerance with minimal hardware footprint. Managing storage clusters in HPC environments to balance high throughput with redundancy using integrated SAS controllers. Enhancing backup server arrays to improve recovery times and maintain consistent data availability. This RAID controller facilitates streamlined storage management by integrating seamlessly with server architectures, thus improving operational efficiency. It enables scalable configurations that adapt to growing data demands while maintaining high performance and reliability in critical enterprise IT infrastructures.

689245-001 HPE Smart Array P420i Mezzanine RAID Controller PCIe 6Gb/s SAS

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