HPE P00345-001 Smart Array P408i-a SR G10 Controller
Overview
The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller is a flexible, enterprise-grade SAS RAID controller engineered to deliver exceptional data protection and performance for select HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. It is the ideal solution for businesses that require heightened performance for critical applications such as messaging, databases, or other transaction-heavy server workloads. This controller provides eight internal SAS lanes, offering the versatility to connect to either SAS or SATA drives. A standout feature is the 2 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), which provides robust data protection by securing data in transit during a power loss event. The controller supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels—0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60—enabling administrators to strike the perfect balance between data redundancy and performance. Furthermore, its innovative Mixed Mode capability allows both RAID and HBA operations to run concurrently, delivering superior deployment flexibility. As a type-a modular controller, the P00345-001 installs into a dedicated motherboard slot, preserving valuable PCIe expansion slots for other components. Configuration and ongoing management are simplified through the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), a unified interface for overseeing all Smart Array controllers. This centralized tool streamlines setup and reduces administrative complexity within the IT environment.
Key Features
- Offers 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA transfer rates.
- Includes 2 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache for data safety.
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
- Provides eight internal SAS lanes for drive connectivity.
- Mixed Mode allows simultaneous RAID and HBA operations.
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