Description
Key Features and Benefits of the HPE P441 Storage Controller
- High-performance storage: The HPE P441 4GB 2 Port PCI-E -3.0 x8 SATA-6GBPS / SAS-12GBPS FBWC Raid Storage Controller offers high-performance storage capabilities for demanding workloads and applications.
- Flexible connectivity: The controller supports both SATA and SAS drives, providing flexibility in terms of storage options and compatibility with a wide range of systems.
- RAID support: The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing for various levels of data protection and performance optimization.
- Flash-backed write cache: The controller features flash-backed write cache (FBWC), which helps to improve write performance and data integrity in the event of a power failure.
- Low-profile form factor: The controller has a low-profile form factor, making it suitable for use in a wide range of servers and workstations.
- Easy management: The controller can be managed through HPE’s Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) tool, providing an easy-to-use interface for configuring and monitoring storage.
- Robust compatibility: The controller is compatible with a wide range of HPE servers and workstations, making it a versatile and reliable storage solution for any organization.
RAID Support and Data Protection Options
The HPE P441 4GB 2 Port PCI-E -3.0 x8 SATA-6GBPS / SAS-12GBPS FBWC Raid Storage Controller (part number 726825-B21) supports a variety of RAID levels and data protection options.
RAID levels supported:
- RAID 0 (striping)
- RAID 1 (mirroring)
- RAID 10 (striping and mirroring)
- RAID 5 (striping with parity)
- RAID 6 (striping with dual parity)
- RAID 50 (striping with multiple levels of parity)
- RAID 60 (striping with multiple levels of parity and mirroring)
Data protection options:
- Online RAID Level Migration (allows for upgrading or downgrading RAID levels without data loss)
- Hot-spare support (allows for automatic replacement of failed drives)
- Automatic drive failover and rebuild (allows for automatic replacement and rebuild of failed drives)
- Battery-backed write cache (protects data in the event of a power loss)
- Advanced Data Guarding (provides additional data protection for high-availability environments)
- Support for HPE Smart Array Advanced Pack (provides additional data protection and management features)
High-Performance PCI-E 3.0 x8 Interface
The HPE P441 4GB 2 Port PCI-E 3.0 x8 SATA-6GBPS/SAS-12GBPS FBWC Raid Storage Controller (726825-B21) utilizes a high-performance PCI-E 3.0 x8 interface, allowing for fast data transfer speeds and efficient communication with the host system. This interface allows for a maximum data transfer rate of 8 GT/s, which is twice as fast as PCI-E 2.0, making it ideal for high-performance applications such as data storage and server environments. Additionally, the controller also supports FBWC (Flash-Backed Write Cache), which improves the performance of write operations by caching data in flash memory before it is written to the storage media. This results in faster write speeds and improved overall performance.
General Information 726825-B21
- Manufacturer Name: HPE
- MPN: 726825-B21
- Spare Part Number: 749798-001
- SKU: 726825-B21
- Device Type: Storage Controller (RAID) – Plug-in Card – Low Profile
- Host Bus: PCI Express 3.0 x8
Storage Controllers:
- Buffer Size: 4 GB
- Channel Qty: 8
- Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gbit/s
- Interface: SATA 6Gbps / SAS 12Gbps
- Max Storage Devices Qty: 200
- RAID Level: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, RAID 1 ADM, RAID 10 ADM
- Supported Devices: Hard Drive, Disk Array (RAID)
Expansions And Connectivity:
- Interfaces: 2 x SATA 6Gbps / SAS 12Gbps – 36 pin 4x Mini SAS HD (SFF-8643) (external)
Miscellaneous:
- Compliant Standards: WEEE
Software / System Requirements:
- OS Required: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for x86, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 x64 Edition, VMware ESXi 5.0 update 2, VMware ESXi 5.1 update 1, VMware vSphere 5.5
Dimensions & Weight
- Width: 2.3 inch (5.72 cm)
- Depth: 9.5 inch (24.13 cm)
- Height: 7.5 inch (19.05 cm)
- Weight: 15.9 oz (450 g)
Compatibility Information:
- HPE Apollo Series: Apollo 4200 Gen9, Apollo 4500 Gen9 and Apollo 6000 Gen9 Servers
- HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL20 Gen9, DL80 Gen9, DL120 Gen9, DL180 Gen9, DL360 Gen9, DL380 Gen9, DL560 Gen9 Servers
- HPE ProLiant ML Series: ML30 Gen9, ML110 Gen9, ML150 Gen9, ML350 Gen9 Servers
- HPE Disk Enclosures: D2600, D2700, D3600, D3600, D3700, D6000 and D6020 Disk Enclosure
- HPE Modular Storage Array: MSA 2040 SAN Storage
