Description
Product Information of 877972-001 HPE Smart Array
HPE 877972-001 Smart Array P204I-B 12GB/S PCI Express Raid Controller is a high-performance storage solution designed for servers and workstations. It is a RAID controller card that enables users to connect multiple hard drives or SSDs to create a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) that provides data redundancy, performance optimization, and fault tolerance.
The HPE 877972-001 Smart Array P204I-B 12GB/S PCI Express Raid Controller is designed for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises that require high-performance storage solutions. It is a reliable and cost-effective solution for businesses that require data protection and performance optimization.
In this article, we will discuss the features, benefits, and specifications of the HPE 877972-001 Smart Array P204I-B 12GB/S PCI Express Raid Controller.
Features and Benefits
The HPE 877972-001 Smart Array P204I-B 12GB/S PCI Express Raid Controller offers several features and benefits that make it a reliable and cost-effective solution for businesses. Here are some of the features and benefits of this RAID controller card:
High Performance
The HPE 877972-001 Smart Array P204I-B 12GB/S PCI Express Raid Controller provides high-performance storage solutions for servers and workstations. It supports up to 12GB/s data transfer rates, enabling users to achieve faster data transfer speeds. It also supports SAS and SATA interfaces, providing flexibility in connecting different types of hard drives and SSDs.
Data Protection
The HPE 877972-001 Smart Array P204I-B 12GB/S PCI Express Raid Controller offers data protection features such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50, and 60. These RAID levels provide different levels of data redundancy, allowing businesses to choose the level of data protection that suits their needs.
The RAID 0 provides no redundancy but offers improved performance, while the RAID 1 provides mirroring, where data is written to two disks simultaneously for redundancy. RAID 5 and RAID 6 use parity data to provide redundancy, while RAID 10 combines mirroring and striping to provide both performance and redundancy.
Cost-effective
The HPE 877972-001 Smart Array P204I-B 12GB/S PCI Express Raid Controller is a cost-effective solution for businesses that require high-performance storage solutions. It allows businesses to connect multiple hard drives or SSDs to create a RAID array without having to invest in expensive storage solutions.
Easy to Manage
The HPE 877972-001 Smart Array P204I-B 12GB/S PCI Express Raid Controller is easy to manage using the HPE Smart Storage Administrator software. This software provides a web-based interface that allows users to configure and manage their RAID arrays. It also provides monitoring and alerting features that notify users of any issues with their RAID arrays.
General Information about the HPE 877972-001
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Model Number or SKU# 877972-001
- Type : Controller
- Sub-Type: Raid Controller
Technical Information for 12GBPS Controller
- Controller Type: SAS 12GBPS
- Data Backup Type: Flash Backed Cache
- Form Factor : Plug-In Module
- Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 X8
- Raid Levels: 0 1 1 Adm 10
- Raid Supported: Yes
- Product Model: P204i-B
Interfaces/ports PCI Express Controller
- Number Of SAS Ports (Internal): 4
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