HP 804405-B21 Smart Array SATA/600 12Gb/s SAS 2GB PCIe Raid Controller

Product Description

The HP 804405-B21 Smart Array controller represents a significant advancement in storage connectivity and performance for HP ProLiant server environments. Featuring a 12Gb/s SAS interface, this controller provides a substantial increase in data transfer rates compared to previous generations, enabling faster access to storage for demanding applications and workloads. The integrated 2GB DDR3 cache memory further accelerates performance by buffering frequently accessed data, reducing latency and improving overall system responsiveness. This Smart Array controller offers comprehensive support for both SAS and SATA/600 drives, giving IT administrators the flexibility to choose the most cost-effective and performance-optimized storage media for their specific needs. It supports a wide range of advanced RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, and 60, providing robust data redundancy and fault tolerance options to protect against drive failures. The inclusion of Battery-Backed Write Cache (BBWC) is crucial for enterprise deployments, ensuring that data written to the cache is preserved even in the event of a power outage, thus preventing data loss. Designed specifically for HP ProLiant servers, the 804405-B21 ensures seamless integration and optimal compatibility. Its PCIe form factor allows for easy installation into available expansion slots. This controller is an ideal solution for businesses requiring high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage for critical applications such as databases, virtualization, and file serving, where data integrity and availability are paramount.