Description
Management Features and Tools
The 836263-002 HPE Smart Array P204i-b Sr Gen10 12G SAS Modular Controller comes with a set of management features and tools that enable easy configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the storage controller and its connected devices. Some of these features and tools include:
- HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA): This is a web-based tool that provides a single interface for managing HPE Smart Array controllers, storage devices, and host systems. It allows for the configuration of various storage settings, such as RAID levels, drive groups, and logical volumes.
- HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM): This is a management tool that provides central management of HPE servers, storage, and networking devices. It enables the monitoring and control of various hardware components and can be used to manage firmware updates, alerts, and notifications.
- HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM): This is a tool that simplifies firmware and driver updates for HPE servers, storage, and networking devices. It provides a central interface for updating firmware on multiple devices at once, reducing downtime and improving reliability.
- HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO): This is a management tool that provides remote access to HPE servers. It allows for the monitoring and control of server hardware components, such as power, temperature, and storage.
- HPE OneView: This is a management tool that provides a unified interface for managing HPE servers, storage, and networking devices. It enables the monitoring and control of various hardware components and can be used to manage firmware updates, alerts, and notifications.
RAID Levels Supported by the Controller
The 836263-002 HPE Smart Array P204i-b Sr Gen10 (4 Internal Lanes/1GB Cache) 12G SAS Modular Controller supports various RAID levels, including:
- RAID 0: This level does not provide any data redundancy, but it can offer improved performance as data is split across multiple drives.
- RAID 1: This level provides data redundancy by mirroring data across two drives. If one drive fails, the other drive can still be used to retrieve the data.
- RAID 5: This level uses block-level striping with parity data distributed across all drives. It provides a good balance of performance and data redundancy and can withstand the failure of one drive without losing data.
- RAID 10: This level is a combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0, where data is mirrored across two sets of drives, and then striped across both sets for improved performance and data redundancy.
The HPE Smart Array P204i-b Sr Gen10 controller supports these RAID levels, which can provide different levels of performance and data protection depending on the needs of the user.
Compatibility with HPE ProLiant Servers
The 836263-002 HPE Smart Array P204i-b Sr Gen10 (4 Internal Lanes/1GB Cache) 12G SAS Modular Controller is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. It is designed to support both SAS and SATA drives and can be used with a variety of server models.
The controller is compatible with various operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, VMware, and others. It also supports different RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.
In terms of drive compatibility, the controller can support SAS and SATA drives with a maximum capacity of 16TB each. However, the maximum total capacity that can be supported by the controller will depend on the server’s capabilities and other factors, such as the number of available drive bays and the maximum capacity of each bay.
It is recommended to consult the server’s technical specifications or contact the manufacturer to ensure compatibility and capacity requirements.
Detail Description
- Manufacturer: HPE
- MPN: 836263-002
- Type : Controller
- Controller Type: SAS-SATA
Technical Information
- Form Factor: Type-b Modular Controller
- Ports Internal: 4 Sas Lanes Across 1 X4 Port
- Cache:1 Gb Flash-backed Write Cache
