398647-001 - HP Smart Array P800 / 512 BBWC (Battery Backed Write Cache) 16 Port SAS RAID Controller Card

Description

The HP 398647-001 Smart Array controller is a high-performance solution for managing SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) storage devices. Featuring a PCIe x8 interface, it offers significant bandwidth for data transfer, making it suitable for demanding server environments. The substantial 512MB of cache memory significantly accelerates I/O operations by buffering data, reducing latency, and improving overall storage performance. This RAID controller supports various RAID levels, allowing for flexible configurations that balance performance, redundancy, and capacity. It is designed to provide robust data protection through features like RAID 1 (mirroring) and RAID 5 (striping with parity), ensuring data availability and integrity even in the event of drive failures. The Smart Array technology from HP is known for its reliability and advanced management capabilities. Integrated into HP ProLiant servers, this controller enhances storage capabilities by enabling the use of high-speed SAS drives and providing hardware-level RAID processing. This offloads the RAID calculations from the server's CPU, freeing up resources for other applications. The 398647-001 is a critical component for businesses requiring dependable and high-throughput storage solutions for their mission-critical data.

Condition: Refurbished