Name: P16850-B21 HPE 12G SAS 4-Lane 1GB Cache Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 Controller
Brand: HPE
SKU: P16850-B21
Price: 100.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE P16850-B21 Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 serves as a modular RAID controller tailored for HPE Gen10 servers, offering fast 12Gb/s SAS connectivity with a 1GB cache. It fits neatly into server configurations where managing multiple internal drives efficiently and securely is necessary.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P16850-B21

Technical Specification
Data Rate	12Gb/s
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Cache	1GB
Ports	4
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers (e.g., DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, ML350 Gen10)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Modular (12G SAS modular controller, mezzanine/onboard style)
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 Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 controller manages storage arrays for efficient data handling in server environments. It is commonly found in HPE Gen10 ProLiant servers, where reliable RAID support and fast data transfer are essential. Built for IT professionals managing enterprise storage, this controller helps balance performance and data protection across multiple drives. Key Features Provides 12Gb/s SAS connectivity with four lanes for internal drives Includes 1GB cache to improve write-back performance and reduce latency Supports multiple RAID levels to adapt to various data protection needs Integrates seamlessly with HPE Gen10 server platforms Modular design allows flexible installation and upgrades This controller is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise setups, where dependable storage performance is critical. It plays a key role in maintaining data integrity and accelerating storage access in demanding workloads.

Use Cases
The HPE P16850-B21 Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments where reliable, high-throughput storage management is critical. It is particularly beneficial in data centers and rack-mount server setups that require efficient handling of multiple internal drives for virtualization, database hosting, or large-scale application workloads. How It's Used: Enabling high-performance RAID configurations in HPE Gen10 rack servers for transactional database systems. Supporting virtualization environments by providing resilient and fast SAS connectivity for multiple virtual machines. Optimizing storage throughput in medium-sized data centers with mixed workload demands. Facilitating secure storage management in remote office server clusters with limited IT resources. Enhancing operational efficiency in edge computing deployments requiring compact and modular storage solutions. This controller contributes to operational efficiency by delivering robust data throughput and cache acceleration, enabling scalable storage configurations that adapt to evolving workload requirements. Its modularity and compatibility with HPE Gen10 servers ensure streamlined integration and management within complex storage architectures.

P16850-B21 HPE 12G SAS 4-Lane 1GB Cache Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 Controller

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General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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