12GB 4-Ports SAS External PCI-E Controller Card HPE 784485-001

HPE 784485-001 Smart Array P841 Controller Card

The HPE 784485-001 Smart Array P841 12GB 4-Ports SAS External PCI-E Controller Card with 4GB FBWC is a highly advanced and reliable controller designed to manage storage solutions in enterprise-level IT environments. With robust features that enhance performance, data protection, and scalability, this card is an essential component for businesses looking to upgrade or maintain their storage infrastructure. This controller card integrates seamlessly into HPE server systems, providing superior storage management capabilities.

Key Features of the HPE 784485-001

• 12GB Data Transfer Speed: The HPE Smart Array P841 provides an impressive 12GB data transfer speed, ensuring that your server systems can handle the high-demand workloads typical in enterprise environments.
• 4 Ports for SAS External Connectivity: This controller card supports up to 4 ports, which makes it possible to connect multiple external storage devices for optimal performance and scalability.
• 4GB FBWC (Flash-Backed Write Cache): The built-in 4GB FBWC enables enhanced write performance, ensuring data is stored safely in the event of a power failure, preventing data loss.
• Supports SAS and SATA Devices: The P841 controller is compatible with both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) devices, making it versatile enough to support a wide range of storage solutions.
• RAID Support: The Smart Array P841 supports a variety of RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, providing optimal data protection and performance.
• Scalable Solution: Ideal for expanding your storage infrastructure, the HPE 784485-001 is capable of handling a large number of drives, making it suitable for both small and large-scale storage environments.

Use Cases

Enterprise Storage Solutions

Whether you're managing a data center, enterprise server, or high-performance computing system, the HPE 784485-001 Smart Array P841 offers the reliability and speed needed to manage large datasets. Its support for both SAS and SATA devices makes it adaptable to various storage devices, ensuring compatibility with your existing setup.

High-Performance Environments

For high-performance computing (HPC) systems or applications that require low latency and high throughput, the HPE P841 Smart Array controller excels. Its 12GB data transfer rate, along with the Flash-Backed Write Cache, ensures smooth operation, even during high-demand workloads.

Data Protection and Backup Solutions

Data protection is critical in any IT infrastructure, and the HPE 784485-001 ensures that your data is safe with its support for RAID configurations and the 4GB Flash-Backed Write Cache. This feature helps protect your data from loss during power outages, ensuring continuity and minimizing the risk of corruption.

Compatibility and Integration

HPE Server Compatibility

The HPE Smart Array P841 controller card is designed specifically for HPE ProLiant servers and can be easily integrated into these systems. It supports various server models, ensuring compatibility with your existing server environment and enabling a smooth integration process.

Supported Storage Devices

The controller card supports a wide variety of storage devices, including both internal and external SAS and SATA drives. This flexibility allows businesses to mix and match different types of storage devices based on their needs, making the HPE 784485-001 a highly scalable solution for diverse storage configurations.

Performance Enhancements

High Data Throughput

One of the standout features of the HPE 784485-001 is its 12GB data throughput, which ensures high-performance data transfer rates. This feature is especially beneficial for environments where large amounts of data are being processed regularly, such as data analytics or video rendering tasks. The enhanced data throughput allows for faster read and write speeds, improving overall system performance.

Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)

The 4GB FBWC is a critical component of the HPE Smart Array P841. By caching data to flash memory during write operations, it significantly improves write performance and ensures data integrity in case of unexpected power failures. The presence of this cache makes the card suitable for write-intensive workloads, such as database transactions or large-scale file transfers.

RAID Configurations

RAID 0

RAID 0, or striping, is used for maximizing performance by splitting data into blocks and writing them across multiple disks. This configuration is ideal for situations where performance is a priority over data redundancy. The HPE 784485-001 supports RAID 0, allowing for high-speed data access when you need it most.

RAID 1

RAID 1, also known as mirroring, provides data redundancy by duplicating the same data across two drives. It offers an excellent balance of performance and fault tolerance, making it ideal for environments where uptime is critical. The HPE 784485-001 can be configured to support RAID 1, ensuring that your data remains safe and available even if a drive fails.

RAID 5 and RAID 6

RAID 5 and RAID 6 are both advanced configurations that provide fault tolerance by distributing parity data across multiple drives. RAID 5 requires at least three drives, while RAID 6 requires four drives and offers even higher redundancy with dual parity. Both configurations strike a balance between performance and data protection, making them popular choices for enterprises with large amounts of critical data. The HPE P841 controller supports both RAID 5 and RAID 6 for flexible, fault-tolerant storage solutions.

RAID 10

RAID 10 combines the features of RAID 1 and RAID 0, offering both redundancy and performance enhancements. It requires a minimum of four drives and is commonly used in applications where high performance and high availability are both necessary. The HPE Smart Array P841 controller supports RAID 10, providing a reliable solution for environments that require both data protection and high-speed performance.

Scalability and Flexibility

Modular and Expandable Storage

The HPE 784485-001 offers exceptional scalability, allowing businesses to scale their storage solutions as needs grow. With four external SAS ports, the card supports connecting a large number of drives, both internal and external, to the server. This makes it a highly flexible solution for expanding storage capacity as data demands increase over time.

Upgrade Path for Growing Businesses

As your business grows and data storage needs expand, the HPE 784485-001 ensures that your infrastructure can easily adapt. The card’s support for a variety of storage configurations and its compatibility with a wide range of devices make it an excellent investment for businesses planning to scale in the future.

Reliability and Durability

Redundant Power and Hot-Swap Capabilities

The HPE 784485-001 is designed with redundancy in mind, featuring support for hot-swappable drives and redundant power options. These features enhance system reliability, as it allows for component replacements without interrupting system operation. This design ensures minimal downtime in case of failures and is essential for critical applications where uptime is paramount.

Temperature Monitoring and Protection

To ensure the reliability of your storage system, the HPE Smart Array P841 card is equipped with advanced temperature monitoring technology. The system can adjust performance to prevent overheating, ensuring optimal operation even in high-demand environments. This level of protection helps extend the life of your storage components and ensures the stability of your infrastructure.