Name: 804331-B21 HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 8-Port SATA SAS RAID Controller
Brand: HP
SKU: 804331-B21
Price: 149.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR G10 controller manages storage by connecting multiple SATA and SAS drives within HPE Gen10 servers. It fits into server configurations needing robust RAID options and quick data transfer, serving as a reliable backbone for enterprise storage needs.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	804331-B21

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom SAS3008
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s,6Gb/s
RAID Levels	RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Cache	2GB FBWC
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS,SATA,PCIe
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low-profile PCIe card
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR is a modular storage controller built for Gen10 servers, offering efficient management of multiple SATA and SAS drives. It is commonly used in enterprise environments where data integrity and high performance are critical, such as data centers and servers handling mission-critical workloads. This controller is often found in setups requiring versatile RAID configurations to balance speed, capacity, and redundancy. IT administrators and system integrators benefit from its broad RAID support and seamless integration into HPE's server ecosystem. Key Features Handles up to eight SATA or SAS drives simultaneously with fast data throughput Offers a wide range of RAID levels to suit different data protection needs Employs PCIe 3.0 x8 for reliable and speedy connectivity within the server Includes ADM 10 ADM modular storage controller capabilities for flexible management Integrates smoothly with HPE Gen10 server platforms for optimized performance This controller is typically deployed in business environments requiring dependable storage solutions, like database servers or virtualization hosts. It helps maintain data availability and system uptime without complicating storage management.

Use Cases
The 804331-B21 HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 RAID controller is commonly deployed in enterprise-grade HPE Gen10 server environments where data integrity and high throughput are critical. It is particularly suited for IT infrastructures requiring versatile RAID configurations and support for mixed SAS and SATA storage media, benefiting data centers and virtualized workloads. How It's Used: Managing RAID arrays in large-scale data centers to ensure redundancy and data availability for mission-critical applications. Supporting virtualization hosts within enterprise IT environments by providing reliable and high-speed storage access. Facilitating storage clustering solutions in financial institutions where data throughput and fault tolerance are imperative. Enabling efficient storage management in remote office deployments that require robust data protection with limited local IT resources. Optimizing throughput and redundancy in rack-mounted servers handling mixed workloads, including database and file server operations. By integrating with HPE Gen10 servers, this RAID controller enhances operational efficiency through flexible RAID options and high-speed connectivity. Its design supports scalable storage architectures, ensuring consistent performance and data protection across diverse enterprise workloads.

804331-B21 HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 8-Port SATA SAS RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases