- Advanced RAID Support: The HP Smart Array P721m provides advanced RAID support including RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, ensuring data protection and performance optimization.
- High-Performance Cache: The controller features a 512MB flash-backed write cache (FBWC), providing fast and reliable write performance. The FBWC provides protection against data loss in the event of a power failure.
- SAS Connectivity: The P721m features four internal SAS ports, providing high-speed connectivity to SAS and SATA drives. The SAS ports support data transfer rates of up to 6Gbps, providing fast and reliable performance.
- Scalable Storage: The P721m supports up to 16 physical drives, allowing for scalable storage solutions to meet the needs of growing businesses.
- Easy Management: The P721m is managed through the HP Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), providing a simple and intuitive interface for storage management and configuration.
- Server Integration: The P721m is designed for seamless integration into HP ProLiant servers, providing a flexible and scalable storage solution for HP ProLiant customers.
- Improved Data Availability: The P721m supports online drive firmware updates, allowing for maintenance and upgrades without disrupting system operations. The controller also supports hot-swappable drives, allowing for drive replacement without shutting down the system.
- Enhanced Reliability: The P721m features advanced error recovery technology, providing improved data protection and reduced downtime. The controller also supports advanced drive protection features, such as proactive drive failure prediction and automatic rebuild of failed drives.
- Cache Memory: The HP Smart Array P721m/512MB FBWC 6GBPS 4-ports SAS Controller (655636-B21) has a 512 MB flash-backed write cache (FBWC) which can significantly improve the performance of the controller.
- SAS Connectivity: The 4-ports SAS connectivity provides fast data transfer rates of up to 6Gbps, allowing for scalable performance as your storage needs grow.
- RAID Configuration: By configuring the controller in a RAID configuration, you can maximize the performance and increase the data protection of your storage system.
- Multiple Logical Drives: The controller supports the creation of multiple logical drives, which can be used to allocate resources for different applications and improve performance.
- Load Balancing: The controller provides load balancing capabilities, which can help to distribute the load evenly across multiple disks, improving performance and reducing the risk of disk failure.
- Expansion: The controller supports expansion through external storage enclosures, allowing you to add more storage capacity to your system as your storage needs grow.
- Dynamic Provisioning: The controller supports dynamic provisioning, which allows you to allocate storage on demand, improving the scalability of your storage system.
It is recommended to consult with HP or a storage professional to determine the best performance optimization and scalability strategy for your specific use case and storage requirements.
Operating System CompatibilityThe HP Smart Array P721m/512MB FBWC 6Gbps 4-ports SAS Controller (655636-B21) is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows Server: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL): RHEL 5, RHEL 6, RHEL 7
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES): SLES 11, SLES 12
- VMware ESXi: ESXi 5.0, ESXi 5.1, ESXi 5.5, ESXi 6.0, ESXi 6.5
- HP-UX: HP-UX 11i v3
- Oracle Solaris: Solaris 11
- Citrix XenServer: XenServer 6.0, XenServer 6.1, XenServer 6.2, XenServer 6.5
It is recommended to check with HP for the latest operating system compatibility information and to ensure compatibility with your specific hardware configuration.
General Information about this HP 655636-B21- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU# 655636-B21
- Type: Controller Card
- Interface: SAS Controller
- Device Type: Storage Controller (RAID) - Plug-in Card
- Host Bus: PCI-E 3.0
- Features: Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC)
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 6Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate: 600MBps
- Buffer Size: 512Mb
- Supported Devices: Disk Array (RAID), Hard Drive
- RAID Level: RAID 0, RAID 1
- Interfaces: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 6Gb/s (internal)
- Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI Express 3.0
Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model's matching features with your current system.
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