Name: 804334-003 HPE 2GB Cache 12G SAS Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 RAID Controller
Brand: HPE
SKU: 804334-003
Price: 174.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 controller is a modular RAID card designed to boost storage performance in HPE Gen10 servers. It manages communication between the server and SAS drives, offering flexible RAID options and enhanced data protection through its onboard cache and hardware acceleration features.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	804334-003

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom/LSI SAS3008 (12Gb/s SAS ROC)
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8 (mezzanine/embedded)
Data Rate	12Gb/s per lane (12G SAS)
RAID Levels	RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 10,RAID 5,RAID 50,RAID 6,RAID 60
Cache	2GB
Ports	8
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers (e.g., DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, ML350 Gen10) and compatible HPE Gen10 server backplanes

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Modular (Embedded / Mezzanine)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 controller manages data flow between the server and multiple storage devices, providing reliable RAID capabilities and improved performance. Often found in enterprise servers, it is built to support high-demand applications that require fast and secure access to data across several drives. IT professionals and data center operators typically use this controller to optimize storage arrays and ensure data integrity in critical environments. Key Features Offers hardware RAID acceleration to reduce CPU load Includes a 2GB cache for faster read/write operations Compatible with HPE Gen10 server platforms for seamless integration Supports flexible RAID configurations to suit various workload needs Enables quick rebuilds and enhances fault tolerance in storage arrays This modular controller is commonly deployed in enterprise-grade servers where reliable storage performance is essential. Its role in managing multiple SAS drives ensures efficient data handling and helps maintain uptime in demanding server environments.

Use Cases
The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 controller is commonly deployed within data center environments and enterprise IT infrastructures that demand reliable, high-speed storage management. It is particularly suited for IT professionals managing virtualization workloads or large-scale server deployments requiring efficient RAID configurations. How It's Used: Optimizing storage performance in virtualization environments by providing hardware-accelerated RAID for multiple virtual machines. Enhancing data protection and throughput in rack-mounted Gen10 servers used in medium to large enterprise data centers. Supporting high-availability storage clusters where rapid data access and redundancy are critical to maintaining uptime. Facilitating efficient storage management in remote office or branch office servers with limited IT resources but high data integrity needs. Enabling scalable storage solutions in SAN environments by managing multiple SAS drives with flexible RAID options. This controller contributes to operational efficiency by offloading RAID processing from the server CPU, allowing better resource allocation for applications. Its modular design also supports scalability as server storage demands grow, ensuring continued performance in evolving IT landscapes.

804334-003 HPE 2GB Cache 12G SAS Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases