HP 013159-002 SA P400 SATA/150 3Gb/s SAS 256MB PCIe Raid Controller

Description

The HP 013159-002, identified as a Smart Array P400 SAS RAID controller, is a robust storage solution designed for HP ProLiant servers. This controller leverages the PCIe x8 interface for high-speed communication with the server's motherboard and supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drives, offering significant flexibility for storage configurations. The SAS interface operates at 3Gb/s, ensuring fast data transfer rates for demanding applications, while SATA drives are supported at their native 150MB/s speed. Featuring 256MB of onboard cache memory, the P400 controller significantly enhances storage performance by buffering frequently accessed data and accelerating write operations. For critical data protection against power outages, it is compatible with battery-backed write cache (BBWC) or flash-backed write cache (FBWC) modules (sold separately). The controller supports a wide array of RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing options for data redundancy, performance optimization, or a balance of both, tailored to the specific requirements of the workload. This RAID controller is engineered for seamless integration within the HP server ecosystem, supporting hot-plug capabilities that allow for the addition or removal of drives without system downtime. This feature is essential for maintaining continuous operation and simplifying maintenance tasks. The Smart Array P400's advanced management utilities enable straightforward setup, monitoring, and administration of RAID arrays, making it a dependable choice for businesses seeking to optimize their server storage infrastructure with enhanced reliability and performance.

Condition: Refurbished