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HP P16850-B21 Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 12G SAS Controller
- HP Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 Controller
- 12Gb/s SAS interface speed
- Supports SAS and SATA drives
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 support
- Low-profile, Mezzanine form factor
- Ideal for ProLiant Gen10 servers
- Provides advanced data protection and performance
- Includes 2 internal x8 SAS lanes
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Product Overview
The HP P16850-B21 is a Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 12Gb SAS controller. This RAID controller provides advanced storage management capabilities for HP ProLiant Gen10 servers, supporting SAS and SATA drives with high-speed 12Gb/s connectivity.
Technical Information
| Controller Type | HP Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 |
| Interface | 12Gb/s SAS |
| Drive Support | SAS, SATA |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Mezzanine (Low Profile) |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Internal Ports | 2 x SAS (x8) |
Product Description
The HP P16850-B21 is a high-performance storage controller designed to enhance the data storage capabilities of HP ProLiant Gen10 servers. As a Smart Array controller, it offers robust RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) functionality, allowing for data redundancy, improved read/write performance, and enhanced data protection. This specific model, the P204i-b, is optimized for the Gen10 server architecture and utilizes a 12Gb/s SAS interface, providing significantly faster data transfer rates compared to previous generations. This controller supports a wide range of RAID levels, including RAID 0 for striping (performance), RAID 1 for mirroring (redundancy), RAID 5 and 6 for parity-based striping (balance of performance and redundancy), and their respective RAID 50 and 60 configurations for larger arrays. It is compatible with both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drives, offering flexibility in choosing storage media based on performance, capacity, and cost requirements. The controller connects to the server via a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface and features two internal x8 SAS lanes to connect to the drive backplane. The P204i-b SR Gen10 controller is typically implemented in a mezzanine form factor, designed to plug directly into a dedicated slot on the server's motherboard, often in a low-profile configuration. This integration minimizes cabling complexity and optimizes airflow within the server chassis. It is an essential component for businesses requiring reliable, high-speed storage solutions for demanding applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing.
