441823-001 - HP Smart Array P400 PCI-Express 8-Channel Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) RAID Controller Card with 512MB BBWC (Battery Backed Write Cache)

Description

The HP 441823-001, a Smart Array P400 controller, is a high-performance RAID solution designed for HP ProLiant servers, offering support for both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA drives. It operates at 3Gb/s per lane, providing significantly faster data transfer rates compared to older SCSI interfaces. This controller is crucial for environments that require robust data protection, high availability, and optimized storage performance for a mixed environment of SAS and SATA drives. With 256MB of cache memory, the P400 controller accelerates RAID operations, improving read and write speeds and reducing the processing load on the server's CPU. It supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This flexibility allows administrators to configure storage arrays that meet specific requirements for performance, data redundancy, and fault tolerance, making it suitable for a wide variety of enterprise applications. Utilizing a PCIe (PCI Express) interface, the 441823-001 ensures high-speed communication with the server's motherboard. This modern interface provides greater bandwidth and scalability compared to older PCI or PCI-X buses. The Smart Array P400 is a reliable choice for businesses seeking to enhance their storage infrastructure with advanced features, improved performance, and robust data protection capabilities for their HP ProLiant servers.

Condition: Refurbished