The HPE 726826-B21 Smart Array P441 is a PCI-E 3.0 X8 SAS controller card that provides enhanced performance, scalability, and reliability to servers and storage systems. This card is designed to work with external SAS storage devices, and it is equipped with advanced features that help to improve the performance and efficiency of storage systems. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the features and benefits of the HPE 726826-B21 Smart Array P441 SAS controller card.
Features and SpecificationsThe HPE 726826-B21 Smart Array P441 SAS controller card is designed to support up to 12GB/s SAS transfer rate and can connect up to 200 hard drives, making it ideal for use in high-performance computing environments. It has two external SAS ports that can connect to external SAS storage devices such as JBODs, tape drives, and storage enclosures.
The card is equipped with 4GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), which provides faster write performance and data protection during power loss or system failure. The cache is backed up by a super-capacitor that can supply power for up to 96 hours in case of a power outage. This feature is particularly useful in environments that require high data availability and protection.
The HPE 726826-B21 Smart Array P441 SAS controller card supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, and 1 ADM. It also supports HPE Secure Encryption, which provides enhanced data security by encrypting data-at-rest on the drive level. The card is compatible with a wide range of HPE servers, including HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers.
Ease of Use and ManagementThe HPE 726826-B21 Smart Array P441 SAS controller card is easy to install and configure. It comes with an intuitive web-based management tool that allows users to easily monitor and manage their storage systems. The tool provides real-time information on the status and health of the storage system, including hard drive health, RAID status, and performance metrics.
The card also comes with HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), which is a software tool that provides advanced management capabilities for the storage system. SSA allows users to configure RAID levels, create logical drives, and monitor the performance of the storage system. It also provides predictive analysis and alerting capabilities that help to detect potential issues before they become critical.
Scalability and FlexibilityThe HPE 726826-B21 Smart Array P441 SAS controller card is designed to be scalable and flexible. It can support up to 200 hard drives, which makes it ideal for use in large-scale storage systems. It also supports mixed hard drive sizes and types, which provides flexibility in configuring the storage system.
The card supports HPE SmartCache, which is a feature that improves read performance by caching frequently accessed data on SSDs. SmartCache uses an algorithm that automatically identifies frequently accessed data and caches it on the SSD, which helps to reduce latency and improve performance.
The card also supports HPE SmartRAID, which is a feature that allows users to configure RAID levels on the fly without the need to reboot the server. SmartRAID provides flexibility in configuring the storage system and helps to reduce downtime during configuration changes.
In Summary, The HPE 726826-B21 Smart Array P441 SAS controller card is a high-performance, scalable, and reliable storage solution for servers and storage systems. It is equipped with advanced features that help to improve performance, data protection, and data security. The card is easy to use and manage, and it provides flexibility in configuring and scaling the storage system. If you are looking for a high-performance storage solution for your server or storage system,
General Information about the HPE 726826-B21- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 726826-B21
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS-SATA
- Device Type : Storage Controller (Raid) Plug-In Card Low Profile
- Interface : SATA 6GB/S / SAS 12GB/S
- Host Bus : PCIE 3.0 X8
- Data Transfer Rate : 1.2 GBPS
- Buffer Size : 4GB
- Supported Devices : Hard Drive, Disk Array (Raid)
- Channel Qty : 8
- Max Storage Devices Qty : 200
- Raid Level : Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50, Raid 60, Raid 1 Adm, Raid 10 Adm
- Expansion / Connectivit Interfaces : 2 X SATA 6GB/S / SAS 12GB/S - 36 Pin 4x Mini SAS HD (SFF-8643) ( External )
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