HP 012760-002 SA P400 SATA/150 3Gb/s SAS 256MB PCIe Raid Controller

Description

The HP 012760-002, also known as the Smart Array P400, is a high-performance PCI Express (PCIe) x8 SAS RAID controller designed to provide advanced storage solutions for HP ProLiant servers. This controller offers robust data protection and performance enhancement capabilities for direct-attached storage (DAS) environments. It supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) drives, offering flexibility in storage media selection. The SAS interface operates at 3Gb/s per lane, while SATA drives connect at 150MB/s. Equipped with 256MB of onboard cache memory, the P400 controller accelerates read and write operations, significantly improving storage subsystem performance. This cache is further enhanced by battery-backed write cache (BBWC) or flash-backed write cache (FBWC) modules (sold separately), which protect cached data in the event of a power loss, ensuring data integrity and preventing data loss during unexpected shutdowns. The controller supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing administrators to configure storage arrays based on their specific needs for performance, redundancy, or a combination of both. Designed for seamless integration into HP ProLiant server platforms, the Smart Array P400 facilitates hot-plugging of drives, enabling drives to be added or removed without interrupting server operation, which is crucial for maintaining high availability. Its advanced management software allows for easy configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of RAID arrays, making it a powerful and reliable choice for businesses requiring robust and scalable storage solutions.

Condition: Refurbished