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HP P800-512MB Smart Array SAS 512MB PCIe x8 Raid Controller
- 512MB Cache Memory
- PCIe x8 Interface
- Supports SAS and SATA drives
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 support
- Hot-plug drive support
- Advanced data protection features
- High throughput for I/O intensive applications
- Integrated battery backup unit (BBWC) or flash-backed write cache (FBWC) support (may vary)
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Product Overview
The HP P800-512MB Smart Array SAS RAID Controller is a high-performance storage adapter designed for demanding enterprise environments. It offers advanced RAID functionality and ample cache memory to accelerate data access and ensure data protection.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCIe x8 |
| Cache Memory | 512MB |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Interface | SAS/SATA |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
Product Description
The HP Smart Array P800-512MB is a powerful RAID controller engineered to deliver exceptional performance and reliability for enterprise storage needs. Equipped with 512MB of cache memory, it significantly boosts I/O performance by buffering data, reducing the need for the host CPU to manage every read/write operation. This results in faster application response times and improved throughput, especially in environments with heavy data access demands. This controller utilizes a PCIe x8 interface, providing a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, which is crucial for handling large data transfers and multiple drive operations concurrently. It supports both SAS and SATA drives, offering flexibility in choosing storage media based on performance, capacity, and cost requirements. The P800 supports a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, including RAID 0 for maximum performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5/6 for parity-based protection, and their respective striped configurations (10, 50, 60), allowing for highly configurable and resilient storage arrays. Key features of the HP P800-512MB include support for hot-plug drives, enabling maintenance and expansion without system interruption. It also typically supports battery-backed write cache (BBWC) or flash-backed write cache (FBWC) options, which protect data in the cache during power outages, ensuring data integrity. This makes the P800 an ideal choice for mission-critical servers requiring high availability and robust data protection.
