HPE Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 (4 Internal Lanes/1GB Cache) 12G SAS Modular Controller
Mfr # 804367-B21
This is not your typical 3rd party refurbished item, this has been recertified & processed by HPE to pass the same testing procedures as new products and includes a direct HPE Warranty (same as new) at considerable savings.
Are you looking for a controller to give you increased performance when connecting to internal drives on the HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 Server Blade? The HPE Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 Controller, supporting 12 Gb/s SAS and PCIe 3.0, provides enterprise-class storage performance, reliability, security and efficiency needed to address your evolving data storage needs. This controller has four internal SAS lanes, allowing connection to SAS or SATA drives, supports Mixed Mode operations of RAID and HBA simultaneously, and offers encryption for data-at rest on any drive. The Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 Controller is ideal for maximizing performance while supporting advanced RAID levels with 1 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC). The HPE Smart Array Gen10 controllers are supported by the HPE Smart Storage Battery, which supports multiple devices and is sold separately.
Main Features
Brand Name: HPE
Controller Type: 12Gb/s SAS
Serial ATA/600
Data Backup Type: Flash Backed Cache
Form Factor: Plug-in Module
Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
Product Type: SAS Controller
RAID Levels: 0
1
1 ADM
10
RAID Supported: Yes
General Information
Brand Name: HPE
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Manufacturer Part Number: 804367-B21
Product Line: Smart Array
Product Model: P204i-b
Product Name: Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 Controller
Product Type: SAS Controller
Interfaces/Ports
Number of SAS Ports (Internal): 4
Memory
Cache Memory: 1 GB
Miscellaneous
Platform Supported: Linux
PC
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor: Plug-in Module
Technical Information
Controller Type: 12Gb/s SAS
Serial ATA/600
Data Backup Type: Flash Backed Cache
Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
RAID Levels: 0
1
1 ADM
10
RAID Supported: Yes
Increased Performance for Faster Data Insights
• The HPE Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 Controller is an enterprise-class controller that increases performance in messaging, database, or general server applications and delivers 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity on the HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 Server Blade when connected to 12 Gb/s internal storage devices.
• Increases performance with 1 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache and reduces latency in write-intensive applications that require heavy logging such as databases.
• Enhances performance in storage environments where data is read repeatedly from a large number of SSDs by using HPE SSD Smart Path to create a faster I/O path between the controller and SSD.
Built-in Reliability and Security
• The HPE Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 Controller protects data-at-rest on any drive attached to the controller with HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption (optional license).
• Complies with regulations for sensitive data, such as HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley with HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption-IUT with expected FIPS 140-2 Level 1 validation complete in 2018.
• Preserve data integrity with HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge, which alerts you to potential drive issues before a drive fails.
• Long-term data retention with 1 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache for improved data reliability.
Improved Efficiency and Storage Management
• The HPE Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 Controller has increased flexibility with Mixed Mode which operates in RAID and HBA simultaneously.
• Rapidly configure simple RAID volumes on unconfigured servers with the UEFI configuration tool, which also facilitates scripting support to configure an array via iLO through RESTful interface.
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