Name: P12691-001 HPE 24G NVMe/SAS RAID Controller 4GB Cache Gen10 Plus
Brand: HPE
SKU: P12691-001
Price: 239.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE P12691-001 Microchip SmartRAID SR416i-a controller acts as a bridge between storage drives and the server CPU, managing data flow with support for various RAID configurations. It fits into HPE Gen10 Plus servers, balancing speed and reliability for enterprise storage needs.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P12691-001

Technical Specification
Chipset	Microchip SmartRAID SR416i-a
Host Interface	PCIe Gen4 x16
Data Rate	24Gb/s SAS; PCIe Gen4 x16
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Cache	4GB
Connectivity	SAS,NVMe
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe x16 card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HPE P12691-001 SmartRAID SR416i-a controller manages storage devices with both NVMe and SAS interfaces, delivering high-speed data transfer and reliable RAID configurations. It's commonly used in enterprise data centers to enhance server storage performance and protection. Built for HPE Gen10 Plus servers, this controller fits environments requiring robust data handling and scalable storage solutions. IT administrators and businesses needing dependable RAID management benefit from its advanced caching and multiple RAID level support. Key Features Supports up to 16 PCIe lanes for extensive connectivity 4GB onboard cache accelerates read/write operations Compatible with NVMe and SAS drives to maximize storage flexibility Multiple RAID levels including 0,1,5,6,10 for tailored data protection Optimized for HPE Gen10 Plus servers to ensure seamless integration This controller is typically deployed in server rooms where data integrity and speed are critical. It plays an essential role in maintaining uptime and efficient storage management without manual intervention. The combination of high lane count and cache size helps reduce bottlenecks in busy storage environments.

Use Cases
The HPE 24G NVMe/SAS RAID Controller with 4GB cache is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments where managing mixed NVMe and SAS storage is critical. IT professionals and system architects benefit from its ability to deliver balanced throughput and data protection in HPE Gen10 Plus server infrastructures. How It's Used: Accelerating virtual machine storage performance in enterprise virtualization clusters. Supporting database servers with mixed NVMe and SAS drives for optimized transaction throughput. Enabling scalable storage arrays in rack-mounted servers for medium to large data centers. Facilitating reliable storage provisioning in remote office/branch office (ROBO) deployments requiring RAID protection. Managing storage tiers in hybrid cloud environments to balance speed and capacity needs. This RAID controller enhances operational efficiency by providing robust data flow control and caching capabilities, supporting scalable storage configurations that meet demanding workloads. Its integration with Gen10 Plus servers ensures consistent performance and reliability in complex storage ecosystems.

P12691-001 HPE 24G NVMe/SAS RAID Controller 4GB Cache Gen10 Plus

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases