698549-001 - HP Smart Array P400 12GB Dual-Port SAS-SATA Controller

Description

The HP 698549-001 is a high-performance storage controller card, specifically the Smart Array P400 model, engineered for demanding enterprise server applications. It utilizes a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, providing ample bandwidth to support high-speed data transfers and multiple connected drives. This controller is crucial for managing storage arrays, offering advanced features that enhance data reliability, performance, and manageability within a server environment. This Smart Array controller supports both SATA and SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives, offering flexibility in choosing storage media based on performance and cost requirements. With a 12Gb/s data transfer rate, it is capable of handling the throughput demands of modern high-speed drives, including SSDs and high-performance HDDs. The P400 is designed to facilitate various RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations, such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing for data redundancy to protect against drive failures and performance improvements through striping. In summary, the HP 698549-001 Smart Array P400 controller is a vital component for building robust and scalable storage solutions in enterprise settings. Its combination of a high-speed PCIe interface, support for diverse drive types, and advanced RAID capabilities ensures data integrity, availability, and optimal performance for critical business applications and data storage needs.

Condition: Refurbished