388332-B21 - HP CR3500 Shared Storage RAID Controller

Description

The HP 388332-B21 is a 3-channel RAID controller board designed to provide hardware-accelerated RAID functionality for HP ProLiant servers. This controller enables the creation of redundant and high-performance storage arrays, offering protection against data loss due to drive failures and improving overall I/O performance. The 3-channel architecture typically supports connections to multiple drives, allowing for flexible storage configurations. This controller board primarily supports basic RAID levels such as RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), and RAID 10 (a combination of striping and mirroring for both performance and redundancy). By offloading RAID calculations from the server's CPU to dedicated hardware, the controller significantly improves system performance, especially under heavy I/O loads. It is designed to work with both SAS and SATA drives, providing flexibility in storage media selection. The HP 388332-B21 is a crucial component for ensuring data integrity and optimizing storage performance in entry-level to mid-range server environments. Its integration into HP servers allows for robust data management and reliable operation, making it a foundational element for business-critical applications that depend on consistent and protected data access.

Condition: Refurbished