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Product Overview |
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The HP Smart Array P420 is a RAID controller card designed to manage multiple SATA and SAS drives efficiently. It fits into servers requiring reliable data protection and enhanced performance, especially in business environments where consistent access to data is important. |
General Information |
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| Brand | HP |
Technical Specification |
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| Host Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Data Rate | SAS 6Gbps per port; SATA 3Gbps per port; PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface (up to 8 GT/s per lane aggregate) |
| RAID Levels | 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 |
| Cache | 1 GB (battery-backed cache unit - BBU) |
| Ports | 8 |
| Connectivity | SAS,SATA |
| Compatibility | HP ProLiant servers (DL/ML series); supported OS drivers: Windows Server, Linux distributions (RHEL/CentOS/SLES), VMware ESXi via HP/ HPE Smart Array drivers and HP Smart Storage Administrator |
Physical Characteristics |
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| Form Factor | PCIe 3.0 x8 add-in card, single-slot (low-profile/full-height bracket option for servers) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
Miscellaneous |
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| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL |
Product Description |
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The HP Smart Array P420 controller card manages multiple hard drives to optimize storage performance and reliability. It is often found in servers or workstations that need dependable RAID configurations for critical data storage. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this card helps maintain data integrity and speeds up read/write operations in environments where uptime and data safety are essential. Key Features
This controller card is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where data availability is critical. It plays a key role in minimizing downtime and protecting against data loss, making it a solid choice for businesses managing large amounts of information. |