Description
Product Overview of RAID Storage Controller
The HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller is a hardware device that provides the ability to manage and control the storage of data on SAS/SATA hard drives in a computer system. It is a PCI Express 2.0 (PCI-E-2.0) based storage controller that is designed to work with HP ProLiant servers. This storage controller is an ideal solution for small to medium-sized businesses that require reliable, high-performance storage capabilities.
HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller
The HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller is a 256MB storage controller that supports SAS and SATA hard drives. It is a 2-port storage controller, which means it can support up to two hard drives simultaneously. This storage controller is a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) controller, which means it provides the ability to manage multiple hard drives as a single unit.
The HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. RAID 0 is a configuration that uses two hard drives to create a single volume with increased performance, but with no data redundancy. RAID 1 is a configuration that uses two hard drives to create a mirrored volume with data redundancy. RAID 10 is a configuration that uses four hard drives to create a volume with both increased performance and data redundancy.
Features of HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller
The HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller has several features that make it an ideal storage solution for small to medium-sized businesses. Some of its features include:
- Compatibility with HP ProLiant servers – The HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller is designed to work with HP ProLiant servers, ensuring seamless integration with your existing infrastructure.
- SAS/SATA support – This storage controller supports both SAS and SATA hard drives, providing flexibility in the choice of storage media.
- 2-port design – The 2-port design of this storage controller allows for the management of up to two hard drives simultaneously.
- RAID support – The HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10, providing options for both increased performance and data redundancy.
- 256MB memory – This storage controller comes with 256MB of memory, providing the necessary buffer for efficient storage management.
- PCI-E-2.0 interface – The HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller is a PCI Express 2.0 based storage controller, ensuring high-speed data transfer rates.
Benefits of HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller
The HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller provides several benefits to small to medium-sized businesses. Some of these benefits include:
- Increased performance – The HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller provides increased performance through its support of RAID 0 and RAID 10 configurations.
- Data redundancy – The HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller provides data redundancy through its support of RAID 1 and RAID 10 configurations, ensuring that your data is protected in the event of a hard drive failure.
- Flexibility – The support of both SAS and SATA hard drives provides flexibility in the choice of storage media, allowing for the use of either high-performance SAS drives or more cost-effective SATA drives.
- Easy integration – The compatibility of the HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller with HP ProLiant servers ensures easy integration with your existing infrastructure.
- High-speed data transfer rates – The PCI-E-2.0 interface of the HP 491195-B21 Storage Controller ensures high-speed data transfer rates, allowing for efficient storage management..
General Information about the HP 491195-B21
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU# 491195-B21
- Type: Controller Card
- Interface: SAS Controller
Technical Information of Storage Controller
- Device Type: Storage controller (RAID) – Plug-in Card – Low Profile
- Host Bus: PCI-E 2.0 x8
Networking Information for PCI-E Controller
- Interface: SATA 1.5Gb/s / SAS
- Data Transfer Rate: 300 MBps
- Buffer Size: 256 MB
- Supported Devices: Hard drive, disk array (RAID)
- RAID Level: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID 50
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 x SATA 1.5Gb/s / SAS
- Compatible Slots: 2 x PCI Express x8
Compatibility
- HPE ProLiant Generation5 Generation6 Generation7 Servers
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