823856-B21 - HP 8-Port SAS 12Gb/s PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Smart Array Storage Controller

Description

The HPE 823856-B21 is a high-performance 8-port SAS Smart Array controller designed to provide robust storage connectivity for HPE ProLiant servers. This controller card utilizes the latest PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface, ensuring maximum bandwidth and low latency for data transfer between the server and storage devices. The 12Gb/s SAS interface speed enables rapid data access and write operations, making it ideal for demanding enterprise applications that require high I/O performance. With 8 SAS ports, this Smart Array controller offers significant flexibility in connecting multiple hard drives or SSDs, supporting various RAID configurations (such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) for data redundancy and performance optimization. It is equipped with advanced features for data protection, including battery-backed write cache (BBWC) or flash-backed write cache (FBWC) support (depending on specific model variant), which helps to prevent data loss during power outages and improves write performance. This controller card is an essential component for building reliable and high-performance storage solutions within HPE servers. The 823856-B21 SKU signifies a powerful and versatile RAID controller that enhances storage capabilities, ensuring data integrity and accelerating application performance for critical business workloads.

Condition: Refurbished