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HP 698535-B21 Smart Array SATA/600 6Gb/s SAS 2GB PCIe Raid Controller
- 6Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 support
- PCIe interface (specific generation may vary)
- 2GB Cache Memory
- Hardware RAID controller
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, 60
- HP Smart Array technology
- Battery-backed write cache (BBWC) or Flash-backed write cache (FBWC) support
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Product Overview
The HP Smart Array 698535-B21 is a 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller with 2GB of cache memory. It uses a PCIe interface and supports SATA/600 drives, offering advanced storage management and data protection.
Technical Information
| Controller Type | RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCIe |
| Storage Interface | 6Gb/s SAS / SATA/600 |
| Cache Memory | 2GB |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, 60 |
| Brand | HP |
| Model | 698535-B21 |
Product Description
The HP Smart Array 698535-B21 is a high-performance RAID controller designed to provide advanced storage functionality for HP ProLiant servers. It supports both 6Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 drives, offering flexibility in choosing storage media based on performance and cost requirements. The controller utilizes a PCIe interface, ensuring high-speed communication with the server's motherboard. Equipped with 2GB of cache memory, this Smart Array controller significantly accelerates storage operations, particularly write-intensive tasks. It supports a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, including 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, and 60, allowing for the creation of highly redundant and performant storage arrays. The inclusion of cache memory, often paired with a battery-backed or flash-backed write cache module (sold separately), protects data integrity during power outages. HP's Smart Array technology provides robust management features, enabling easy configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of RAID arrays. This controller is ideal for enterprise environments that demand high availability, data protection, and superior storage performance for critical applications and data. It is a key component for building scalable and reliable storage solutions within HP server ecosystems.
