Description
Key Features of the HPE 836261-002 Smart Array Controller
The HPE 836261-002 Smart Array 12Gbps SAS 6Gbps SATA Storage Controller is a high-performance storage controller that is designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. Some of the key features of this controller include:
- Data transfer rate: The controller supports a 12Gbps SAS and 6Gbps SATA interface, which enables it to transfer data at a high speed.
- RAID support: The controller supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This allows for better data protection and performance.
- Scalability: It is a modular controller that supports up to 24 internal drives and can be expanded using external JBODs.
- Flash-backed write cache (FBWC): The controller comes with a 2GB FBWC module, which helps to improve the performance of the controller by storing frequently accessed data in memory.
- SmartCache technology: This controller features HPE SmartCache, which is a caching solution that helps to improve the performance of applications by using SSDs as a secondary cache.
- NVMe support: The controller supports NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) drives, which are high-performance SSDs that can significantly improve the performance of applications.
- Monitoring and management: The controller comes with HPE Smart Storage Administrator, which is a tool that allows for easy monitoring and management of the storage controller and drives.
Performance Metrics and Benchmarks
The HPE 836261-002 Smart Array 12Gbps SAS 6Gbps SATA Storage Controller is a high-performance storage controller that delivers fast data transfer rates and improved reliability for HPE ProLiant servers. Some of the key performance metrics and benchmarks for this controller are:
- Data transfer rate: The controller supports a 12Gbps SAS interface, which enables it to transfer data at a high speed. It also supports 6Gbps SATA interface.
- Cache memory: It comes with a 4GB flash-backed write cache (FBWC) module, which helps to improve the performance of the controller by storing frequently accessed data in memory.
- RAID support: The controller supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This allows for better data protection and performance.
- Drive support: The controller supports up to 16 SAS/SATA drives or up to 24 NVMe drives. It also supports various drive capacities, up to 16TB for SAS and SATA drives, and up to 7.6TB for NVMe drives.
- Scalability: The controller can be expanded by using the HPE Smart Array P408e-p SR Gen10 Controller, which provides additional SAS/SATA/NVMe connectivity.
- Performance benchmark: The controller has been benchmarked to deliver a maximum transfer rate of up to 6.1 GB/s in sequential read and write operations.
Compatibility with HPE ProLiant Servers
The HPE 836261-002 Smart Array 12Gbps SAS 6Gbps SATA Storage Controller is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. It is designed to support both SAS and SATA drives and can be used with a variety of server models.
The controller is compatible with various operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, VMware, and others. It also supports different RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
In terms of drive compatibility, the controller can support SAS and SATA drives with a maximum capacity of 16TB each. However, the maximum total capacity that can be supported by the controller will depend on the server’s capabilities and other factors, such as the number of available drive bays and the maximum capacity of each bay.
It is recommended to consult the server’s technical specifications or contact the manufacturer to ensure compatibility and capacity requirements.
General Information about this HPE 836261-002
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 836261-002
- Product Type: Smart Array
Technical Information of HPE Raid adapter
- Device Type: Storage Controller (raid)-Plug-in Card
- Host Bus: PCI-E 3.0 X8
- Interfaces: 4 X SATA 6GBPS / SAS 12GBPS (internal)
- Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBPS
- Buffer Size: 4 GB
- Supported Devices: Hard Drive, Disk Array (raid)
- Channel Qty: 16
- Raid Level: Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50, Raid 60, Raid 1 Adm, Raid 10 Adm
- Maximum Luns: 64
Designed For
- Hpe Proliant Dl360 Gen10, Dl360 Gen10 Base, Dl360 Gen10 Entry, Dl360 Gen10 High Performance, Dl360 Gen10 Low, Dl360 Gen10 Performance, Dl360 Gen10 Solution, Dl380 Gen10, Dl380 Gen10 Base, Dl380 Gen10 Entry, Dl380 Gen10 High Performance, Dl380 Gen10 Performance, Dl380 Gen10 Solution
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