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HP P420-2GB Smart Array P420/2GB 2-Ports SAS 6Gb/s FBWC Controller
- Supports SAS 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s interfaces
- 2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) for data protection
- RAID levels 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6, 50, 60
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface
- 2 internal and 2 external SAS/SATA ports
- HPE Secure Encryption support
- Smart Array technology for advanced management
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- SAS 6Gb/s, SATA 3Gb/s
- Cache
- 2GB FBWC
- RAID Levels
- 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6, 50, 60
- Bus Type
- PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Ports
- 2 internal, 2 external
- Form Factor
- Full-height
Product details
The HP Smart Array P420/2GB Controller is a high-performance RAID controller designed for HP ProLiant servers. It offers advanced data protection and storage management features with 2GB of flash-backed write cache (FBWC). This controller supports SAS and SATA drives, providing flexible storage configurations.
Technical Information
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s, SATA 3Gb/s |
| Cache | 2GB FBWC |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6, 50, 60 |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Ports | 2 internal, 2 external |
| Form Factor | Full-height |
Description
The HP Smart Array P420/2GB controller is a powerful storage solution that enhances the capabilities of HP ProLiant servers. Its 2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) ensures data integrity by protecting write operations against power loss, significantly improving performance for write-intensive workloads. This controller is ideal for environments requiring robust data protection and high availability. With support for a wide range of RAID levels, including 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6, 50, and 60, the P420/2GB offers flexibility in configuring storage arrays to meet specific performance and redundancy needs. It seamlessly integrates with both SAS and SATA drives, allowing for a mix of high-performance SAS drives and cost-effective SATA drives within the same array. The controller's PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface ensures high bandwidth connectivity to the server. Advanced features such as HPE Secure Encryption provide data-at-rest protection, safeguarding sensitive information. The Smart Array technology offers comprehensive management tools, including online RAID level migration, stripe size optimization, and reallocation of bad sectors, simplifying administration and maximizing storage utilization. This makes the P420/2GB a versatile and reliable choice for demanding enterprise storage environments.
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