Description
Product Overview of HPE AM312A
The HPE AM312A Smart Array P812/1GB FBWC 6GB PCI-E Controller is a high-performance storage solution for businesses and enterprises that require reliable and scalable storage infrastructure. This controller provides enterprise-class features such as RAID 6 with ADG, HP SmartCache, and HP Secure Encryption, making it an ideal solution for high-performance computing and demanding applications.
The HPE AM312A Smart Array P812/1GB FBWC 6GB PCI-E Controller is a PCIe-based storage controller that supports up to 108 SAS or SATA hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs) and provides a maximum data transfer rate of 6 Gb/s. It features an onboard cache memory of 1GB DDR3 with flash-backed write cache (FBWC), which helps to improve overall system performance and reliability.
RAID Support
The HPE AM312A Smart Array P812/1GB FBWC 6GB PCI-E Controller supports multiple RAID levels including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. It also supports Advanced Data Guarding (ADG) which provides additional data protection by allowing for two disk failures in a RAID 6 configuration. This feature helps to improve the overall reliability of the storage system and reduces the risk of data loss.
Smart Cache
The HPE AM312A Smart Array P812/1GB FBWC 6GB PCI-E Controller also features HP SmartCache technology, which provides intelligent caching of frequently accessed data to improve overall system performance. SmartCache uses SSDs as a cache for frequently accessed data, reducing the need for expensive high-performance SAS or SATA drives.
Secure Encryption
For added security, the HPE AM312A Smart Array P812/1GB FBWC 6GB PCI-E Controller also features HP Secure Encryption, which provides data-at-rest encryption for the entire drive array. This feature helps to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access to critical information.
Management
The HPE AM312A Smart Array P812/1GB FBWC 6GB PCI-E Controller can be managed and monitored using the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) software, which provides a centralized interface for managing storage configurations, monitoring system health, and optimizing performance.
Overall, the HPE AM312A Smart Array P812/1GB FBWC 6GB PCI-E Controller is a powerful and reliable storage controller that is ideal for businesses and enterprises that require high-performance and scalable storage infrastructure. With support for multiple RAID levels, HP SmartCache, and HP Secure Encryption, this controller provides enterprise-class features that improve overall system performance and data protection. The HPE Smart Storage Administrator software provides a centralized interface for managing and monitoring the storage system, making it easy to optimize performance and ensure system health.
General Information about the HPE AM312A
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# AM312A
- Product Type: Controller
- Product Name: SAS-SATA
Technical Specifications for AM312A SAS-SATA 24-Port
- Two Mini Sas 4i Connectors For Attachment To Internal Drive Backplanes
- Four Mini Sas 4x Connectors For Attachment To Jbods And External Tape Drives
- 6 Gb/s Sas Technology Delivers Up To 600 Mb/s Per Physical Link.
- 3 Gb/s Sata Technology Delivers Up To 300 Mb/s For Directly Attached Sata Drives.
- Mix-and-match Sas And Sata Drives. Deploy Drive Technology As Needed To Fit The Computing Environment.
- Support For Sas Tape Drives, Sas Tape Autoloaders And Sas Tape Libraries.
Host Interface (pci Express)
- Pci Express 2.0 8x Host Interface Provides Up To 4 Gb/s In Each Direction
Raid Controller Features
- 1 Gib Flash-backed Write Cache (not All Of Which Is Available For User Data)
- Raid 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6, 50, And 60
- Recovery Rom Protects Against Rom Corruption.
Interface Provided
24 Sas/sata Physical Links Distributed Across Six Mini Sas Connectors :
- Two Mini Sas 4i Connectors (8 Physical Links): For Attachment To Internal Drive Backplanes
- Four Mini Sas 4x Connectors (16 Physical Links): For Attachment To Jbods And External Tape Drives
Other Features
- Sas 2.0 (6 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s, And 1.5 Gb/s). 6 Gb/s Bandwidth Supports Larger Numbers Of Sas Drives In The Sas Subsystem And Provides Better Support For Future High-bandwidth Ssds.
- Sata 2.6 (3 Gb/s And 1.5 Gb/s).
Slot Required
- Total Qty: 1
- Type: pci Express X8
Dimensions
- Width: 8.25 Inch
- Depth: 18.25 Inch
- Height: 3.88 Inch
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