Description
Dual-Port SAS and SATA Connectivity
The HPE P441 4GB 2 Port PCI-E 3.0 x8 SATA-6GBPS/SAS-12GBPS FBWC Raid Storage Controller, also known as the 726825-B21, is a high-performance storage controller that offers dual-port SAS and SATA connectivity.
The controller supports both SAS and SATA hard drives and solid-state drives, providing flexibility in choosing the best storage solution for your specific application. It also supports SAS and SATA data transfer rates of up to 12GB/s and 6GB/s respectively.
The controller also features 4GB of flash-backed write cache (FBWC) which provides high-speed data caching, allowing for increased performance and faster data access times. The FBWC is also protected by a battery backup unit (BBU) that ensures data is safe in the event of a power failure.
The P441 controller is designed for use in enterprise-class servers and storage systems, and is compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays. It also supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing a range of data protection options for different types of data.
Advanced Management and Monitoring Capabilities
The HPE P441 4GB 2 Port PCI-E -3.0 x8 SATA-6GBPS / SAS-12GBPS FBWC Raid Storage Controller (part number 726825-B21) offers advanced management and monitoring capabilities for efficient and effective storage management.
- RAID Configuration: The controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing flexibility in terms of data protection and performance.
- Advanced Data Services: The controller supports advanced data services such as online capacity expansion, online RAID level migration, and global hot spare.
- Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC): The controller features a built-in FBWC module, providing high performance and data protection in case of power failure.
- Advanced Monitoring: The controller offers advanced monitoring capabilities such as real-time performance monitoring, SMART data reporting, and predictive failure analysis.
- Web-Based Management: The controller supports web-based management, allowing for easy and convenient management of the storage controller from any location.
- Compatibility: The controller is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, providing seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
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
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







