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HP P420-2GB-HP Smart Array P420/2GB 2-Ports SAS 6Gb/s FBWC Controller
- Controller Type: SAS RAID Controller
- Interface: PCIe Gen3 x8
- Ports: 2 internal SAS/SATA ports
- Cache: 2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)
- RAID Levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Drive Support: SAS (12Gb/s), SATA (6Gb/s)
- Form Factor: Low Profile (LP) bracket included
- Features: Advanced data striping and mirroring
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Product Overview
The HP P420/2GB Smart Array controller is a PCIe Gen3 SAS RAID controller with 2 internal ports and 2GB of Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC). It supports SAS and SATA drives and offers advanced RAID levels for data protection and performance.
Technical Information
| Controller Type | Smart Array RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCIe Gen3 x8 |
| Ports | 2 Internal SAS/SATA |
| Cache Memory | 2GB FBWC |
Additional Specifications
| SAS Speed | 12Gb/s |
| SATA Speed | 6Gb/s |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Form Factor | Full-Height / Low-Profile |
Product Description
The HP P420/2GB Smart Array controller is a high-performance RAID controller designed to provide advanced storage capabilities for HP ProLiant servers. Featuring a PCIe Gen3 x8 interface, it offers significant bandwidth for connecting and managing SAS and SATA drives. The controller is equipped with two internal SAS/SATA ports, allowing for direct connection to internal drives or backplanes. A key feature is the 2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), which significantly enhances write performance by buffering write operations. The FBWC protects data in the event of a power loss, ensuring data integrity. The P420 supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing flexibility for various performance and redundancy requirements. This controller supports SAS drives at up to 12Gb/s and SATA drives at up to 6Gb/s, offering broad compatibility with modern storage media. It is suitable for a wide array of server workloads, from general-purpose computing to demanding database and application servers, where high throughput, data protection, and reliability are paramount. The inclusion of both full-height and low-profile brackets ensures compatibility with different server chassis types.
