Description
Key Features and Benefits of the P741M
The HPE Smart Array P741M, 2G Fbwc, 12GB 4-Ports, External Mezzanine SAS Controller (749998-001) has several key features and benefits, including:
- Increased data transfer rate: The 12GB SAS interface provides fast data transfer rates, improving overall system performance.
- Advanced data protection: The HPE Smart Array P741M provides hardware-based RAID protection, including RAID 0, 1, 1+0, and 5, for improved data protection and availability.
- Increased storage capacity: The four external SAS ports provide the ability to connect multiple external storage devices, allowing for increased storage capacity.
- High performance cache: The 2G Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC) provides improved performance for write-intensive applications.
- Flexible installation: The external mezzanine form factor provides flexible installation options, allowing the controller to be installed in a variety of server configurations.
- Reliability: The HPE Smart Array P741M is a high-performance, reliable SAS controller, designed to meet the needs of demanding data center environments.
Storage Expansion Capabilities
The HPE Smart Array P741M, 2G Fbwc, 12GB 4-Ports, External Mezzanine SAS Controller (749998-001) allows for the expansion of storage capabilities in a server. This controller provides four SAS ports, which allow you to connect external storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives, and storage arrays. The external connectivity allows for the expansion of storage capacity without consuming internal storage bays in the server.
By using the HPE Smart Array P741M SAS Controller, you can expand your server’s storage capacity and improve data performance. The 12GB/s data transfer rate provides fast access to data, and the 2G Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC) provides improved write performance. Additionally, the controller supports hardware-based RAID, which can protect data and improve system reliability.
Operating System Compatibility
The HPE Smart Array P741M, 2G Fbwc, 12GB 4-Ports, External Mezzanine SAS Controller (749998-001) is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows Server 2012 R2 and later
- Windows Server 2016 and later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.x and later
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 SP3 and later
- VMware vSphere 6.0 and later
It is important to note that the operating system compatibility may vary based on the specific version and the hardware configuration of the server. It is recommended to check the operating system compatibility before purchasing the HPE Smart Array P741M SAS Controller.
General Information
- Brand: HPE
- MPN : 749998-001
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS Controller
Technical Information
- Device Type : Storage Controller (Raid) – External
- Bus Type : PCIE 3.0 X8
- Interface : SATA 6GB/S / SAS 12GB/S
- Data Transfer Rate : 1.2 GBps
- Buffer Size : 2 GB (Installed) / 4 GB (Max)
- Supported Devices : Hard Drive, Tape Drive, Disk Array (Raid)
- Channel Qty : 8
- Max Storage Devices Qty : 227
- Raid Level: Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50, Raid 60, Raid 1 Adm, Raid 10 Adm
System Requirements
- Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11 Sp1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2, Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11 Sp2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3, Vmware Esxi 5.0, Vmware Vsphere 5.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4, Vmware Vsphere 5.5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5
