Description
Easy Installation and Management
The HPE Smart Array P408i-A (804333-B21) is a high-performance storage RAID controller that is designed for easy installation and management. The controller features PCI Express 3.0 X8 link and supports SAS 12Gbps interfaces, making it ideal for applications that require high-speed data access.
The HPE Smart Array P408i-A is a modular controller that can be easily installed in a compatible HPE ProLiant server. The controller supports advanced RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, and provides advanced features such as online RAID level migration, spare activation, and disk encryption.
To ensure an easy installation process, it is recommended to follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions and to use the latest version of HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA) or HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management software. HPE SSA provides a graphical user interface that makes it simple and intuitive to manage HPE Smart Array controllers and their associated storage, while iLO provides a web-based management platform that allows administrators to perform various tasks, such as monitoring server health and configuring arrays and logical drives.
Enhanced Data Availability and Protection
The HPE Smart Array P408i-A (804333-B21) is a high-performance SAS modular controller that provides enhanced data availability and protection for HPE ProLiant servers. The controller features PCI Express 3.0 X8 link and supports SAS 12Gbps interfaces, providing fast and reliable storage connectivity.
To enhance data availability and protection, the HPE Smart Array P408i-A controller provides a number of advanced features, including:
- RAID support: The controller supports various RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, to provide data protection and ensure that critical data is always accessible.
- Online RAID level migration: The controller supports online RAID level migration, allowing you to change the RAID level of an existing logical drive without having to shut down the server or restart the storage system.
- Drive fault tolerance: The controller provides drive fault tolerance, meaning that in the event of a drive failure, the controller can continue to operate without data loss or disruption.
- Spare activation: The controller supports spare activation, allowing you to automatically replace failed drives with a spare drive to ensure that your data is always protected.
- Disk encryption: The controller supports disk encryption, allowing you to secure sensitive data by encrypting it at the disk level.
It is recommended to use the latest version of HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA) or HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management software to manage the HPE Smart Array P408i-A controller and ensure optimal performance.
RAID Support and Advanced Features
The HPE Smart Array P408i-A (804333-B21) is a high-performance SAS modular controller that provides advanced RAID support and features. This controller supports a variety of RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing you to configure your storage to meet the needs of your specific application.
Some of the advanced features supported by the HPE Smart Array P408i-A controller include:
- Online RAID level migration: allows you to change the RAID level of a logical drive without having to take it offline.
- Advanced data protection: supports features such as drive write cache protection and drive sparing to help protect your data in the event of a drive failure.
- Performance optimization: supports features such as read-ahead caching, write-back caching, and disk striping to help improve performance.
- Remote management: allows you to manage the controller and monitor its status using the HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management interface.
- Secure boot: supports secure boot for HPE ProLiant servers that support this feature.
In order to use the HPE Smart Array P408i-A controller with your HPE ProLiant server, you need to ensure that the server has an available PCI Express 3.0 slot and that the controller is properly configured in the server’s BIOS. Additionally, it is recommended to use the latest version of HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA) or HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management software to manage the controller and ensure optimal performance.
Detail Description
- Manufacturer: HPE
- MPN: 804333-B21
- Type : Controller
- Controller Type: SAS-SATA
Technical Features
- Form Factor : Type-a Modular Controller
- Ports : Internal: 8 Sas Lanes Across 2 X4 Mini-sas Ports
