Description
Management and Monitoring
The HPE Smart Array P841 controller, with part number 726905-001, can be managed and monitored using the HPE System Management software suite.
HPE Systems Management includes the following tools for managing and monitoring the HPE Smart Array P841 controller:
- HPE Intelligent Provisioning: A one-time setup tool that helps you configure the basic settings of your server and storage.
- HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA): A browser-based application that provides centralized management and monitoring of the HPE Smart Array P841 controller and other HPE Smart Storage devices. HPE SSA provides a comprehensive view of the physical and logical configuration of your storage and enables you to perform a wide range of management tasks, including firmware updates, configuration of arrays and logical drives, and performance monitoring.
- HPE SUM (Service Pack for ProLiant): An online tool that automates the deployment of firmware and driver updates for the HPE Smart Array P841 controller and other HPE ProLiant components.
- HPE Systems Management Homepage: A browser-based application that provides a centralized view of the health and status of all the hardware components in your server, including the HPE Smart Array P841 controller.
In addition to these tools, the HPE Smart Array P841 controller also supports SNMP, allowing it to be monitored by network management tools such as HPE Systems Management and other third-party SNMP management tools.
Data Protection and Performance
The HPE Smart Array P841 controller, with part number 726905-001, is an external SAS controller that provides advanced data protection and performance for select HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. It has four SAS ports and a 4GB flash-backed write cache (FBWC) to help improve the performance of the array by providing a high-speed cache for write operations.
The controller supports various data protection features including RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing you to configure your storage for the desired level of data protection and performance. Additionally, it also supports HPE SmartCache, a feature that allows you to allocate part of the system memory as a cache for frequently accessed data, further improving performance.
As with any storage controller, the actual performance and data protection you’ll get with the HPE Smart Array P841 will depend on the specific configuration of your server and the disks attached to it. You should consult the HPE website or the product documentation for specific details and recommendations.
Operating System Compatibility
The HPE Smart Array P841, with part number 726905-001, is an external SAS controller that provides high-performance and reliability for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. The compatibility of this controller with an operating system depends on the specific server model and the operating system you want to use.
HPE provides support for various operating systems with the Smart Array P841 controller, including Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. To determine the exact operating systems that are supported, you should consult the HPE Server Support Matrix, which lists the supported operating systems and versions for each server model.
It is also important to ensure that the required firmware and driver updates are available for the specific operating system version you want to use. You can check for the latest firmware and driver updates on the HPE Support Center website or the vendor’s website for the operating system.
General Information
- Brand: HPE
- MPN : 726905-001
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS Controller
Technical Specifications
The HPE Smart Array P841 controller, with part number 726905-001, is a 12 GB external SAS controller that provides advanced data protection and performance for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. Here are the technical specifications for this controller:
- Controller type: SAS
- Controller interface: PCI Express 3.0
- Maximum drive count: Up to 256 drives
- SAS ports: 4 external (SFF-8644)
- Cache: 4 GB flash-backed write cache (FBWC)
- RAID levels supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Supported operating systems: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere
