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AD397A - HP Smart Array P400 PCI-Express 8-Channel Serial Attached SCSI / SAS RAID Controller Card with 256MB Battery Backed Write Cache
- HP Smart Array P400 RAID Controller.
- 256MB cache memory for improved performance.
- Supports multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60).
- PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for high bandwidth.
- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) connectivity.
- Designed for enterprise server storage solutions.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- RAID Controller
- Controller Model
- Smart Array P400
- Cache Memory
- 256MB
- Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x8
- Storage Protocol
- SAS
Product details
The HP AD397A is a Smart Array P400 SAS RAID controller with 256MB cache and a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface. It provides advanced RAID capabilities for enterprise servers, enabling data redundancy, performance enhancement, and storage management.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Controller |
| Controller Model | Smart Array P400 |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Storage Protocol | SAS |
Description
The HP AD397A Smart Array P400 is a high-performance RAID controller designed to provide robust data protection and enhanced storage performance for enterprise servers. Equipped with 256MB of cache memory, it accelerates read and write operations, significantly improving the responsiveness of storage-bound applications. The controller supports a wide array of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, offering flexibility to configure storage for optimal performance, redundancy, or a balance of both. Featuring a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, the P400 ensures high bandwidth connectivity to the server's motherboard, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing data throughput. It utilizes SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) technology, which provides reliable and high-speed connections to hard drives and SSDs. This makes it suitable for environments with demanding I/O requirements, such as database servers, virtualization hosts, and application servers. This RAID controller is a critical component for ensuring data integrity and availability. It offers advanced features for managing storage arrays, including hot-swapping capabilities and online RAID level migration (depending on firmware and configuration). The HP AD397A is engineered for reliability and performance, making it a valuable addition to any enterprise server infrastructure requiring advanced storage management and protection.
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