Name: 660089-001 HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i Controller 6GB/s Daughter Card
Brand: HP
SKU: 660089-001
Price: 174.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i controller 6GB/s daughter card is a storage management solution designed specifically for the ProLiant BL420c Gen8 server. It fits directly into the server blade, managing connected SAS and SATA drives while supporting various RAID configurations. The card helps optimize data speeds and adds a layer of redundancy for critical enterprise applications.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Specification
Host Interface	SAS
Data Rate	6Gb/s
Cache	No onboard cache
Compatibility	HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Daughter 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 HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i controller is built to enhance storage management and reliability within ProLiant BL420c Gen8 servers. It enables efficient handling of internal SAS and SATA drives, providing improved data throughput and RAID functionalities. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this controller is tailored for IT professionals and system administrators seeking robust storage solutions integrated directly into their blade servers. Key Features Offers RAID 0, 1, 10 support to balance performance and data redundancy Integrates seamlessly with Gen8 server architecture for streamlined deployment Delivers up to 6GB/s throughput to optimize drive access speeds Compact daughter card design simplifies hardware upgrades and replacements Compatible with a range of SAS and SATA drives for flexible storage options This controller is typically deployed in server blades used for virtualization, database hosting, and general enterprise workloads. Its role is crucial in maintaining data integrity and providing reliable storage performance without requiring standalone RAID controllers.

Use Cases
The HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i controller daughter card is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments where the ProLiant BL420c Gen8 blades operate. It is suited for IT administrators managing medium to large data centers who require reliable RAID solutions to protect critical data and ensure high throughput for storage access. How It's Used: Deploying in virtualization environments to provide resilient storage for multiple virtual machines hosted on BL420c Gen8 blades. Integrating into rack-mounted servers within enterprise IT infrastructures to optimize SAS and SATA drive performance. Supporting remote office data aggregation by enhancing storage reliability and speed without extensive hardware changes. Enabling storage cluster configurations that demand efficient RAID management and fast data throughput. Managing backup server arrays where data integrity and rapid access are crucial for recovery workflows. This controller card facilitates operational efficiency by delivering streamlined RAID management within the blade server architecture, allowing scalable expansion of storage resources while maintaining performance consistency across workloads.

660089-001 HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i Controller 6GB/s Daughter Card

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases