HPE Smart Array P420/2GB FBWC 6Gb 2-ports Int SAS Controller - Serial ATA/600 - PCI Express 3.0 x8 - Plug-in Card - RAID Supported - 0, 1+0, 5, 6, 50, 60, 1 RAID Level - 2 Total SAS Port(s) - 2 SAS Port(s) Internal Flash Backed Cache
Mfr # 631671-B21
The HP Smart Array P420 Controller is a low profile, 6 Gb/s, PCIe 3.0, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) RAID controller that provides enterprise class, second generation storage performance and data protection for select HP ProLiant Gen8 rack servers and tower servers. It features eight internal SAS ports and delivers increased server uptime by providing advanced storage functionality, including online RAID level migration (between any RAID levels) with flash back write cache, global online spare, and pre-failure warning. Data compatibility between HP Smart Array Controllers means customers can easily upgrade to future Smart Array Controllers. HP Smart Array Advanced Pack 2.0 firmware makes it easier for customers to protect their data with advanced functionality for this next generation of Smart Array controllers, including features such as RAID 1 ADM (Advanced Data Mirroring).
Main Features
Host Interface PCI Express 3.0 x8
Product Type SAS Controller
Form Factor Plug-in Card
RAID Levels 60
6
1+0
5
50
1
0
Controller Type Serial ATA/600
Brand Name HPE
RAID Supported Yes
Data Backup Type Flash Backed Cache
Total Number of SAS Ports 2
General Information
Product Type SAS Controller
Manufacturer Part Number 631671-B21
Manufacturer Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Product Model P420
Product Name Smart Array P420/2GB FBWC 6Gb 2-ports Int SAS Controller
Product Line Smart Array
Product Series P
Brand Name HPE
Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of SAS Ports 2
Number of SAS Ports (Internal) 2
Miscellaneous
Compatibility
• HP ProLiant DL380 Server series
• HP ProLiant ML350 Server series
Platform Supported PC
Physical Characteristics
Thickness 2.3"
Weight (Approximate) 15.87 oz
Form Factor Plug-in Card
Height 7.5"
Width 9.5"
Card Height Low-profile
Technical Information
Host Interface PCI Express 3.0 x8
RAID Levels 6
0
50
5
1+0
1
60
Controller Type Serial ATA/600
RAID Supported Yes
Data Backup Type Flash Backed Cache
Number of Logical Drive Supported 64
