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263697-B21 - HP Smart Array 5i Plus Controller with 64MB Battery Backed Write Cache for ML370 G2
- Interface: Ultra160 SCSI
- RAID Controller Type: Smart Array
- Cache Memory: 64MB
- Bus Type: PCI
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
- Provides data redundancy and fault tolerance
- Improves storage I/O performance
- Designed for HP servers
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Key specifications
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- Ultra160 SCSI
- RAID Controller
- Smart Array
- Cache Memory
- 64MB
- Bus Type
- PCI
- Brand
- HP
- Part Number
- 263697-B21
Product details
The HP 263697-B21 is a Smart Array Ultra160 SCSI RAID Controller with 64MB of cache memory. It is designed to provide robust data protection and enhanced storage performance for HP servers. This controller supports various RAID levels for flexible storage configurations.
Technical Information
| Interface | Ultra160 SCSI |
| RAID Controller | Smart Array |
| Cache Memory | 64MB |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Type | PCI |
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | 263697-B21 |
Description
The HP 263697-B21 Smart Array controller is a key component for enterprise storage management, utilizing the Ultra160 SCSI interface. This interface offers a significant bandwidth of 160MB/s, enabling faster data transfers compared to previous SCSI generations. The controller is equipped with 64MB of cache memory, which accelerates RAID operations, thereby enhancing both read and write performance and reducing the processing load on the server's CPU. This controller supports essential RAID levels, including RAID 0 for performance enhancement through striping, RAID 1 for data mirroring and redundancy, RAID 5 for striping with distributed parity, and RAID 10 for a combination of striping and mirroring. These configurations allow for the creation of storage arrays that provide data protection against drive failures and improve overall storage throughput. Designed for integration into HP servers via a PCI slot, the 263697-B21 is a reliable solution for businesses requiring robust data integrity and high availability. It enables the management of multiple hard drives to form fault-tolerant arrays, ensuring that critical data remains accessible even in the event of hardware failure, making it a valuable asset for mission-critical applications.
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