Description
Product Description of HPE 871040-004 Smart Array
The HPE 871040-004 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 12GBPS SAS LH Controller is a high-performance RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) controller designed to provide enterprise-level storage capabilities for modern computing environments. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of the features, specifications, and compatibility of this product.
HPE 871040-004 Smart Array Controller features
The HPE 871040-004 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 12GBPS SAS LH Controller is equipped with the latest SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) technology, which allows for a data transfer speed of up to 12Gbps. It has a PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) 3.0 x8 interface and supports up to 48 SAS or SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (SSDs).
The controller features an ARM Cortex-A15 1.2 GHz processor and 2 GB of DDR3 memory, which enable it to efficiently manage large volumes of data. Additionally, it supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, as well as HBA (Host Bus Adapter) mode for non-RAID configurations. The HPE 871040-004 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 12GBPS SAS LH Controller also includes an integrated battery-backed cache (BBWC) module that provides protection against data loss during power outages.
Compatibility
The HPE 871040-004 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 12GBPS SAS LH Controller is designed to work with HPE Gen10 servers, including the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module, and HPE Apollo 2000 Gen10 System. It is also compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware vSphere.
Functionality
The HPE 871040-004 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 12GBPS SAS LH Controller provides enterprise-level storage functionality for high-performance computing environments. Its primary function is to manage and organize data across multiple hard drives or SSDs, providing redundancy and data protection against drive failures.
One of the key features of the controller is its support for multiple RAID levels, which allows users to choose the configuration that best suits their specific requirements. RAID 0 provides high performance with no data redundancy, while RAID 1 provides data redundancy with no performance penalty. RAID 5 and 6 provide a balance of performance and data redundancy, while RAID 10, 50, and 60 provide a combination of performance, data redundancy, and scalability.
The HPE 871040-004 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 12GBPS SAS LH Controller also includes advanced features such as dynamic sector repair, which detects and repairs bad sectors on-the-fly, and online drive firmware upgrades, which allow users to upgrade hard drive firmware without taking the system offline.
Another notable feature of the HPE 871040-004 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 12GBPS SAS LH Controller is its compatibility with HPE Smart Storage Battery, which enables it to use advanced algorithms to optimize battery performance and extend its life. This feature ensures that the controller’s battery backup cache remains fully charged and ready to protect data in the event of a power failure.
Overall, the HPE 871040-004 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 12GBPS SAS LH Controller is a powerful and versatile RAID controller that provides enterprise-level storage capabilities for high-performance computing environments. Its advanced features.
General Information about the HPE 871040-004
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 871040-004
- Product Type : Controller
- Product Name : Smart Array
Technical Information
- Transfer Rate
- 12gb/s Sas Per Lane
- 6gb/s Sata Per Lane
- Pci Express 3.0 X8 Lane Width
- Form Factor: Type-a Modular Controller
- Ports Internal: 8 Sas Lanes Across 2 X4 Mini-sas Ports
- Cache: 2 Gb Flash-backed Write Cache
Servers Supported
- HPE Proliant Dl360 Gen10
- HPE Proliant Dl560 Gen10
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