Description
Management and Monitoring Tools
The HPE Smart Array P824I-P MR GEN10 24 Internal Lanes 4GB Cache 12G SAS PCIE Controller with part number 870658-B21 can be managed and monitored using the following tools:
- HPE Systems Manager: This tool allows you to manage multiple servers from a central location and update firmware, drivers, and BIOS.
- HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA): This tool provides centralized management of HPE storage controllers and supports configuration, monitoring, and management of storage devices.
- HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO): This tool provides remote management capabilities, including monitoring of the controller, and enables firmware and driver updates.
- Server Operating System: The controller can also be managed and monitored through the operating system, such as Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or VMware vSphere.
It is recommended to refer to the HPE Smart Array P824I-P MR GEN10 24 Internal Lanes 4GB Cache 12G SAS PCIE Controller User Guide for detailed information on managing and monitoring the controller.
RAID Support and Options
The HPE Smart Array P824I-P MR GEN10 24 Internal Lanes 4GB Cache 12G SAS PCIE Controller with part number 870658-B21 supports the following RAID options:
- RAID 0 (Striping): RAID 0 provides high performance by dividing data evenly across multiple hard drives.
- RAID 1 (Mirroring): RAID 1 provides data protection by mirroring data from one drive to another.
- RAID 5 (Parity): RAID 5 provides data protection by using parity information to rebuild data in the event of a drive failure.
- RAID 6 (Double Parity): RAID 6 provides additional data protection by using two sets of parity information to rebuild data in the event of two drive failures.
- RAID 10 (Striping and Mirroring): RAID 10 provides both high performance and data protection by combining striping and mirroring.
- RAID 50 (Striping with Parity): RAID 50 provides data protection and high performance by combining striping and parity.
- RAID 60 (Striping with Double Parity): RAID 60 provides high data protection and performance by combining striping and double parity.
It is important to choose the right RAID option based on your data requirements and the type of applications you are running. You can use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA) tool to manage the RAID configuration and monitor the health of the drives.
Internal Cache Memory and Performance
The 870658-B21 HPE Smart Array P824I-P MR GEN10 24 Internal Lanes 4GB Cache 12G SAS PCIE Controller features a 4GB cache memory that is used to temporarily store data that is frequently accessed by the system. This cache memory is designed to improve system performance by reducing the amount of time it takes to access frequently used data.
The internal cache memory is directly integrated into the controller, allowing for faster access to frequently used data. This helps to reduce system latency and improve overall system performance. The 4GB cache memory provides enough storage capacity to store a significant amount of frequently accessed data, which is typically enough to accommodate most workloads.
The performance of the 870658-B21 HPE Smart Array P824I-P MR GEN10 24 Internal Lanes 4GB Cache 12G SAS PCIE Controller is greatly enhanced by the internal cache memory. This allows for faster data access and transfer rates, which improves overall system performance. Additionally, the controller is designed with 24 internal lanes, providing additional bandwidth for high-speed data transfer.
General Information
- Brand : HPE
- MPN : 870658-B21
- Categories: Controller
- Device Type : SAS Controller
Technical Information
- Transfer Rate : 12 GB/S SAS
- Form Factor : PCIE Plug-In Controller
- Ports : Internal: 24 SAS Lanes Across Six X4 Mini-SAS HD Ports
- Cache : 4 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache
Servers Supported
- HPE Proliant DL360 GEN10 HPE Proliant DL380 GEN10 HPE Proliant DL385 GEN10 HPE Proliant DL560 GEN10 HPE Proliant DL580 GEN10 HPE Proliant ML350 GEN10







