Name: 871041-002 HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 RAID Controller PCIe Gen3 x8 8-Bay
Brand: HPE
SKU: 871041-002
Price: 248.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 serves as a dedicated RAID controller for internal server storage, handling multiple drive configurations with hardware-based RAID levels. It fits within HPE Gen10 server platforms, supporting both SAS and SATA drives to deliver a balance of performance and data protection in enterprise environments.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	871041-002

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8 (embedded)
Data Rate	12 Gb/s SAS
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers (e.g., DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, ML350 Gen10)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Embedded (onboard/mezzanine)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 RAID controller is built to manage and protect data across multiple drives in enterprise servers. It handles RAID configurations natively, offering both performance and redundancy for critical workloads. Often found in HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, this controller is designed for system administrators and IT teams who need reliable and scalable storage solutions. It's commonly used in environments requiring high uptime and data integrity, such as data centers and virtualization setups. Key Features Enables complex RAID levels to balance speed and fault tolerance Acts as a dedicated hardware processor, offloading RAID tasks from the CPU Supports up to 8 drives with SAS and SATA connectivity Integrates with HPE management tools for easier configuration and monitoring Utilizes PCIe Gen3 interface for consistent throughput and responsiveness This controller is typically deployed in enterprise servers running demanding applications that rely on fast and secure storage. It helps maintain system availability by reducing downtime risks tied to drive failures. The P816i-a SR offers dependable storage management without complicating the server setup process.

Use Cases
The HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 RAID controller is primarily utilized within enterprise data centers and HPE Gen10 server environments where robust, high-performance internal storage management is critical. It is ideal for IT professionals managing server storage arrays that demand both speed and data redundancy. How It's Used: Facilitating virtualization platforms in enterprise IT by ensuring reliable RAID configurations for virtual machine storage pools. Supporting database servers in mid-to-large scale data centers that require fast, fault-tolerant access to SAS/SATA drives. Enabling storage clustering for high-availability systems in financial services firms requiring minimal downtime. Optimizing rack server deployments in cloud infrastructure setups by managing diverse drive types with hardware RAID. Delivering scalable storage solutions for remote office servers needing efficient, integrated RAID management. By integrating tightly with HPE Gen10 servers, this controller enhances operational efficiency through streamlined storage management while providing scalability options that accommodate evolving workload demands. Its hardware RAID capabilities ensure data integrity and performance, supporting critical enterprise applications.

871041-002 HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 RAID Controller PCIe Gen3 x8 8-Bay

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases