Product Overview of the PCI-E 3.0 X8 SAS Smart Array Controller
HPE 726741-B21 is a smart array controller card that provides high-performance data transfer rates for servers and storage devices. It is a dual port PCI-E 3.0 X8 SAS controller card that delivers faster data access, improved data protection, and higher scalability for businesses. In this article, we will discuss the features, benefits, and specifications of HPE 726741-B21 in detail.
Features of HPE 726741-B21
- Dual port connectivity: HPE 726741-B21 comes with dual port connectivity, which means it can connect to two SAS devices simultaneously. It provides redundancy and improves the overall performance of the system.
- PCI-E 3.0 X8 interface: The card supports PCI-E 3.0 X8 interface, which ensures high bandwidth and low latency for data transfer.
- 12Gbps data transfer rate: HPE 726741-B21 provides a data transfer rate of 12Gbps, which is twice the speed of the previous 6Gbps SAS controllers. It ensures faster data access and improves the overall system performance.
- RAID support: HPE 726741-B21 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, which provides data protection and improves the data reliability of the system.
- Smart Array technology: The card comes with HPE Smart Array technology that provides advanced storage management features such as array configuration, capacity expansion, and migration. It ensures better storage utilization and improves the overall performance of the system.
Benefits of HPE 726741-B21
- Improved data transfer rates: HPE 726741-B21 provides a data transfer rate of 12Gbps, which is twice the speed of the previous SAS controllers. It ensures faster data access and improves the overall system performance.
- Better data protection: HPE 726741-B21 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, which provides data protection and improves the data reliability of the system.
- Improved storage management: The card comes with HPE Smart Array technology that provides advanced storage management features such as array configuration, capacity expansion, and migration. It ensures better storage utilization and improves the overall performance of the system.
- Higher scalability: HPE 726741-B21 provides dual port connectivity, which provides higher scalability for businesses. It enables businesses to add more SAS devices to the system without compromising on the performance.
- Lower latency: The card supports PCI-E 3.0 X8 interface, which ensures low latency for data transfer. It ensures faster data access and improves the overall system performance.
Specifications of HPE 726741-B21
- Bus interface: PCI-E 3.0 X8
- Data transfer rate: 12Gbps
- RAID support: RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
- Port speed: 6Gbps and 12Gbps
- Port configuration: 2 external mini SAS HD
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 6.6 x 2.7 x 0.6 in
- Weight: 0.33 lbs
In Summary, HPE 726741-B21 is a high-performance smart array controller card that provides faster data access, improved data protection, and higher scalability for businesses. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 and comes with HPE Smart Array technology that provides advanced storage management features
General Information about the HPE 726741-B21
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 726741-B21
- Device Type: SAS Controller
Technical Information of HPE Smart Array
- Controller Type: 12GBPS SAS
- Total Number of SAS Ports: 2
- Product Name: Smart Array P440ar
- Product Line: Smart Array
- Form Factor: Plug-in Module
- Raid Levels: 5, 60
- Raid Supported: yes
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