Name: AM312A HPE Smart Array P812 12Gb/s SAS 1GB FBWC PCIe Controller
Brand: HPE
SKU: AM312A
Price: 154.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AM312A HPE Smart Array P812 delivers comprehensive RAID management with a 12Gb/s SAS interface and flash-backed cache for data protection. It fits well in enterprise server setups where balancing speed and reliability is essential, handling multiple drives efficiently to ensure steady storage performance.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	AM312A

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCI Express (PCIe x8)
Data Rate	6 Gb/s
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Cache	1 GB FBWC
Connectivity	SAS, SATA
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant servers (Smart Array compatible; typical Gen8/Gen9 systems)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe (Low Profile / Half-Height; full-height bracket included)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HPE AM312A Smart Array P812 controller is built for managing multiple drives efficiently within servers, offering reliable RAID configurations and data protection. It’s often found in enterprise data centers where robust storage arrays are critical for performance and reliability. This controller is commonly used in HPE ProLiant servers to optimize storage throughput and safeguard data integrity through its flash-backed cache. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its balance of speed and redundancy, making it suitable for applications requiring steady and secure data access. Key Features 12Gb/s SAS interface supports high-speed data transfer between drives 1GB Flash-Backed Write Cache helps prevent data loss during power failures PCIe 3.0 x8 interface provides fast connection to the host server Hardware RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for versatile data protection Compatible with both SAS and SATA drives for storage flexibility This controller is typically deployed in mid to high-end server environments where dependable storage performance is crucial, such as virtualization hosts or database servers. Its presence helps maintain system uptime and data integrity without demanding extensive management.

Use Cases
The AM312A HPE Smart Array P812 controller is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualization environments where high-performance and reliable storage management is critical. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing large-scale servers requiring efficient RAID configurations and robust data protection for mixed SAS and SATA drives. How It's Used: Managing storage arrays in virtualized server environments to optimize I/O performance and redundancy. Implementing RAID solutions in rack-mounted servers for medium to large enterprise IT infrastructures. Supporting mission-critical database workloads in data centers with high availability requirements. Enabling flexible storage configurations for edge computing deployments with limited physical space. Facilitating storage clustering setups to ensure data integrity and fault tolerance in distributed systems. By efficiently orchestrating multiple SAS/SATA drives with flash-backed cache, this controller enhances operational throughput and reliability. Its scalable architecture supports evolving business demands, enabling IT environments to maintain consistent performance under heavy workloads.

AM312A HPE Smart Array P812 12Gb/s SAS 1GB FBWC PCIe Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases