Description
Product Overview of the PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller
The HP 572532-B21 Smart Array P410 PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller is a storage controller that is designed to provide enhanced reliability, flexibility, and performance to servers and workstations. This RAID controller supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) hard drives, as well as solid-state drives (SSDs).
Features and Specifications
The HP 572532-B21 Smart Array P410 RAID Controller comes with 1GB of Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), which provides high-performance read and write caching to accelerate disk I/O operations. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, which are used for data protection and redundancy in enterprise-level storage environments.
The controller has eight SAS/SATA ports, and it supports a maximum of 256 logical drives, which can be configured in various RAID levels according to the user’s requirements. It supports SAS transfer rates of 3 Gb/s and SATA transfer rates of up to 6 Gb/s, providing high-speed data transfer capabilities.
The HP 572532-B21 RAID Controller is designed to work with HP ProLiant servers, and it supports Microsoft Windows, Linux, and VMware operating systems. It is also compatible with a range of HP SAS and SATA hard drives and solid-state drives, making it a versatile storage controller for a wide range of applications.
Installation and Configuration
The HP 572532-B21 Smart Array P410 RAID Controller is easy to install and configure. It is designed to fit into a PCI Express (PCI-E) x8 slot on a server or workstation motherboard. Once installed, the RAID controller can be configured using the HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU), which is a web-based interface that can be accessed using a web browser.
The ACU provides a graphical interface for configuring RAID levels, logical drives, and other parameters. It also provides real-time monitoring of the RAID array, including drive status, temperature, and other important parameters. The ACU also provides diagnostic tools to help diagnose and troubleshoot problems with the RAID controller or the attached storage devices.
Benefits
The HP 572532-B21 Smart Array P410 RAID Controller provides several benefits to users, including:
- High performance: The RAID controller provides high-performance read and write caching, which accelerates disk I/O operations and improves system performance.
- Data protection and redundancy: The RAID controller supports various RAID levels, which provide data protection and redundancy in case of disk failure. This ensures that data is not lost in case of a hardware failure.
- Flexibility: The RAID controller supports both SAS and SATA hard drives, as well as solid-state drives (SSDs). This provides users with flexibility in choosing the storage media that best suits their requirements.
- Easy to install and configure: The RAID controller is easy to install and configure using the HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU), which provides a user-friendly web-based interface.
In Summary, the HP 572532-B21 Smart Array P410 PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller is a versatile and reliable storage controller that provides high performance, data protection, and flexibility to users. It is easy to install and configure using the HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU), which provides a user-friendly web-based interface. The RAID controller is compatible with a range of HP SAS and SATA hard drives and solid-state drives, making it a versatile storage controller for a wide range of applications.
General Information about the HP 572532-B21
- Manufacturer Name: HP
- Part Number or SKU#: 572532-B21
- Device Type: Storage controller (RAID) – plug-in card – low profile
- Host Bus: PCIE 2.0 x8
Storage Controllers
- Interface: SATA 1.5GB/s / SAS
- Data Transfer Rate: 300 MBPS
- Buffer Size: 1 GB
- Supported Devices: Hard drive, disk array (RAID)
- Max Storage Devices Qty: 64
- RAID Level: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID 50
- Processor Power: PC 440
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 2 x SATA 1.5GB/s / SAS – 32 pin 4i MultiLane SAS (SFF-8484) (internal)
- Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI Express x8
Compatibility Information
- HP ProLiant DL160 G6 DL165 G7 DL165 G7 Base DL165 G7 Entry DL165 G7 Performance DL180 G6 DL320 G6 DL320 G6 Entry DL320 G6 High Efficiency DL320 G6 Performance DL370 G6 Base DL370 G6 High Performance DL380 G7 DL380 G7 Base DL380 G7 Entry DL380 G7 Performance DL385 G7 DL385 G7 Base DL385 G7 Entry DL385 G7 HE DL385 G7
- Performance DL580 G7 DL580 G7 Base DL580 G7 High Performance DL585 G7 DL585 G7 Base DL585 G7 Performance ML110 G7 ML110 G7 Base ML110 G7 Entry ML110 G7 Performance ML150 G6 ML330 G6 ML350 G6, ML350 G6 Base ML350 G6 Performance SL165s G7 SL165z G7
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