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P26325-B21 HPE MegaRAID MR216i-a PCIe 3.0 x8 SAS SATA RAID Controller

SKU:
P26325-B21
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 storage controller for server environments
  • Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for flexible data protection
  • Optimized for SAS and SATA drives with up to 12 Gb/s throughput
  • Handles up to 16 physical devices for extensive storage configurations
In stock

$299.00

Product Overview

The HPE P26325-B21 MegaRAID MR216i-a is a PCIe storage controller that manages high-speed SAS and SATA drives, allowing servers to organize multiple disks into RAID arrays. It fits into enterprise-level servers where data reliability and efficient storage management are priorities, balancing performance and redundancy within demanding IT environments.

General Information

Brand HPE
Part Number P26325-B21

Physical Characteristics

Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

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


Product Description

The HPE P26325-B21 MegaRAID MR216i-a is a storage controller built for enterprise servers requiring reliable and high-performance RAID management. It's commonly found in data centers and business-critical deployments where protecting data integrity and optimizing storage speed are essential.

Typically used by IT administrators and system architects, this controller enables efficient management of multiple SAS and SATA drives, ensuring data is stored safely and accessed quickly. It supports various RAID levels that cater to different backup and performance needs.

Key Features

  • Offers hardware RAID offloading to improve server CPU efficiency
  • Supports up to 16 physical drives allowing expansive storage arrays
  • Compatible with both SAS and SATA drives, providing flexibility
  • Includes advanced data protection features like RAID 6 for double parity
  • Features 12 Gb/s SAS interface to maximize data transfer speeds

In practice, this controller is often deployed in enterprise servers responsible for handling large volumes of data. It plays a critical role in maintaining data availability and performance for applications such as databases, virtualization, and file servers.


Use Cases

The HPE MegaRAID MR216i-a PCIe 3.0 x8 RAID controller is designed for enterprise server environments requiring high-throughput and reliable storage management. It is especially suited for IT infrastructures managing large-scale data workloads where balancing performance and redundancy is critical.

How It's Used:

  • Deploying in data center rack servers to support virtualization workloads demanding fast, redundant storage arrays.
  • Managing storage clusters within enterprise IT environments where multiple SAS and SATA drives require centralized RAID control.
  • Enhancing performance and fault tolerance in database servers handling transaction-heavy workloads in SMB and large enterprises.
  • Supporting backup and archival systems in remote office setups needing robust data protection with scalable drive configurations.
  • Enabling high-availability storage arrays for cloud infrastructure providers focusing on efficient disk utilization and data integrity.

This RAID controller facilitates operational efficiency by enabling flexible storage configurations and scalable device management. Its robust RAID support ensures data protection while maintaining throughput required by demanding workloads, making it a key component for enterprise storage solutions.


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P26325-B21 HPE MegaRAID MR216i-a PCIe 3.0 x8 SAS SATA RAID Controller
P26325-B21 HPE MegaRAID MR216i-a PCIe 3.0 x8 SAS SATA RAID Controller
$299.00