HP 871040-003 Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 12G SAS LH Controller

Description

The HP 871040-003, identified as the Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 controller, is a high-performance storage adapter designed to enhance the capabilities of HP ProLiant servers. This controller operates at 12Gb/s SAS speeds, providing rapid data transfer rates essential for demanding enterprise workloads. It features 8 internal SAS lanes, allowing for direct connection to a significant number of SAS and SATA drives, thereby offering flexibility in storage configuration. This controller supports a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This extensive support ensures that users can implement robust data protection strategies, optimize performance through striping, and achieve high availability through mirroring and parity configurations. The P408i-a SR Gen10 is equipped with a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, ensuring high bandwidth communication with the server's motherboard. Key features of the HP 871040-003 include its 'a' designation, typically indicating an 'attached' configuration suitable for internal drives, and 'SR' for 'Smart RAID'. It is designed for Gen10 HP servers and often comes bundled with essential components like a Smart Storage Battery for data protection during power outages. Furthermore, it supports HPE Secure Encryption, providing an additional layer of data security for sensitive information stored on the connected drives.

Condition: Refurbished