Description
Key Features and Benefits of the P204I-C Controller
The HPE Smart Array P204i-c PCI-E 3.0 x8 SAS 12Gbps/SATA 6Gbps SR Gen10 Controller (part number 836274-001) is a SAS controller card designed for use with HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. Some of the key features and benefits of this controller are:
- High performance: The controller supports SAS 12Gbps and SATA 6Gbps speeds, providing fast data transfer rates and improved system performance.
- Advanced data protection: The controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10, providing advanced data protection and fault tolerance for your critical data.
- Easy management: The controller supports HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA), which provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface for managing and monitoring your storage arrays.
- Expandable storage: The controller supports up to 16 internal drives, providing ample storage capacity for your data needs.
- Energy efficient: The controller is designed to be energy efficient, reducing power consumption and helping to lower operating costs.
- Reliable operation: The controller is built to high standards of quality and reliability, ensuring stable and dependable operation for your storage arrays.
By choosing the HPE Smart Array P204i-c PCI-E 3.0 x8 SAS 12Gbps/SATA 6Gbps SR Gen10 Controller (part number 836274-001), you can take advantage of these features and benefits to improve the performance and reliability of your HPE ProLiant Gen10 server’s storage solution.
Managing Physical Drives and Arrays
The HPE Smart Array P204i-c PCI-E 3.0 x8 SAS 12Gbps SATA 6Gbps SR Gen10 Controller (part number 836274-001) is a SAS controller card for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. To manage physical drives and arrays using this controller, you can use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA) software. Here is a general overview of the steps you can follow to manage physical drives and arrays using HPE SSA:
- Launch HPE SSA: To launch HPE SSA, you will need to log in to your server and run the HPE SSA software. You can access HPE SSA from the server’s BIOS or from the operating system.
- Identify the controller: Once HPE SSA is running, you should be able to see a list of all the storage controllers in your server. Identify the HPE Smart Array P204i-c controller that you want to manage.
- View physical drives: To view the physical drives that are connected to the controller, select the controller from the list of storage controllers in HPE SSA and then select the “Physical Drives” option. You should see a list of all the physical drives that are connected to the controller.
- View arrays: To view the arrays that are created using the controller, select the controller from the list of storage controllers in HPE SSA and then select the “Arrays” option. You should see a list of all the arrays that are created using the controller.
- Create arrays: To create a new array, select the controller from the list of storage controllers in HPE SSA, select the “Arrays” option, and then select the “Create Array” option. Follow the on-screen prompts to select the physical drives that you want to use in the array, choose the array type (RAID 0, RAID 1, etc.), and configure the other array settings.
- Manage arrays: To manage an existing array, select the controller from the list of storage controllers in HPE SSA, select the “Arrays” option, and then select the array that you want to manage. From the array management screen, you can perform tasks such as expanding the array, creating a spare drive, and rebuilding an array.
By using HPE SSA to manage physical drives and arrays, you can perform tasks such as creating arrays, adding drives to arrays, and monitoring the status of arrays. For detailed instructions on using HPE SSA, consult the HPE SSA documentation.
System Requirements and Compatibility
The HPE Smart Array P204i-c PCI-E 3.0 x8 SAS 12Gbps SATA 6Gbps SR Gen10 Controller (part number 836274-001) is a SAS controller card designed for use with HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. To ensure that the controller is compatible with your server, you should verify that the following system requirements are met:
- Server compatibility: The controller is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers that have a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot. Before installing the controller, consult the HPE ProLiant server user guide or the HPE compatibility matrix to ensure that your server is compatible.
- Operating system compatibility: The controller is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and VMware. Consult the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA) documentation for a complete list of supported operating systems.
- Power requirements: The controller requires a minimum of 75W of power. The power requirements for your server may vary depending on the number of drives and the size of the arrays. Consult the HPE ProLiant server user guide or the HPE SSA documentation for more information on power requirements.
- Memory requirements: The controller requires a minimum of 1 GB of memory. The memory requirements for your server may vary depending on the size of the arrays and the number of drives. Consult the HPE ProLiant server user guide or the HPE SSA documentation for more information on memory requirements.
By verifying that your server meets these system requirements, you can ensure that the HPE Smart Array P204i-c PCI-E 3.0 x8 SAS 12Gbps SATA 6Gbps SR Gen10 Controller (part number 836274-001) is compatible with your HPE ProLiant Gen10 server.
General Information about this HPE 836274-001
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 836274-001
- Product Type : Controller
- Product Name : SAS-SATA
Technical Information of SAS-SATA Controller Card
- Interface: Smart Array
- Transfer Rate: 12gb/s Sas Per Lane, 6gb/s Sata Per Lane, Pci Express 3.0 X8 Lane Width
- Form Factor: Type-c Modular Controller
- Ports:Internal: 4 Sas Lanes
- Cache: 1 Gb Flash-backed Write Cache
- Raid Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 1 Adm
- Servers Supported: HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module
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