The HP Smart Array P731M/2GB FBWC 6GB 4-Port PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Mezzanine SAS Raid Controller (698535-B21) offers several features and benefits, including:
- Performance: The 4-port SAS controller supports PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface and provides 6 Gb/s data transfer speed, delivering fast and reliable storage performance.
- Data protection: With 2 GB of FBWC (Flash-Backed Write Cache), the controller offers robust data protection and improves system performance by reducing write latency.
- Scalability: The controller provides 4 internal ports and supports up to 16 physical drives, offering significant storage scalability and flexibility.
- RAID support: The controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing various options for data protection and performance optimization.
- Easy management: The controller integrates with HP's Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) tool, which provides an intuitive, web-based interface for managing and monitoring the storage environment.
- Mezzanine form factor: The mezzanine form factor allows the controller to be easily installed in select HP ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers, saving valuable time and resources.
- Reliability: The HP Smart Array P731M/2GB FBWC 6GB 4-Port PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Mezzanine SAS Raid Controller is backed by HP's industry-leading reliability and support, ensuring consistent and dependable operation.
The HP Smart Array P731M/2GB FBWC 6GB 4-Port PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Mezzanine SAS Raid Controller (698535-B21) offers excellent performance and scalability for demanding enterprise workloads. Here are some key features and capabilities:
- PCI-Express 3.0: Provides a fast data transfer rate of up to 8 GB/s, which supports high-speed data transfer and improves system performance.
- 2GB FBWC: The flash-backed write cache (FBWC) provides fast write performance and protects data in case of a power failure.
- SAS Connectivity: The 4-port SAS interface supports up to 256 SAS or SATA drives, which provides increased storage capacity and flexibility.
- RAID Support: The P731M controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, which provides data protection and improves system performance.
- Scalability: The P731M supports up to 8 TB of total storage per controller and up to 128 logical drives, which provides the ability to scale storage capacity as needed.
The HP Smart Array P731M/2GB FBWC 6GB 4-Port PCI-Express 3.0 X8 Mezzanine SAS Raid Controller (698535-B21) is compatible with the following HP server models:
- HP ProLiant BL460c Gen9 Server Blade
- HP ProLiant DL560 Gen9 Server
- HP ProLiant DL560 Gen8 Server
- HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 Server
- HP ProLiant ML350 Gen9 Server
- HP ProLiant BL660c Gen9 Server Blade
- HP ProLiant DL580 Gen9 Server
It is also compatible with HPE BladeSystem c7000 and HPE BladeSystem c3000 enclosures. Please check the HP server compatibility matrix to verify if the HP Smart Array P731M controller is compatible with your specific server model and hardware configuration.
General Information about the HP 698535-B21- Brand: HP
- Model Number or SKU# 698535-B21
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS Controller
- Host interface : PCI Express 3.0 X8
- Controller Type : 6GB/S SAS
- Raid Supported : Yes
- Number Of Physical Drive Supported : 227
- Number Of Logical Drive Supported : 64
- Platform Supported : Pc
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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