HPE 869081-B21 SAS/SATA HBA Controller 12Gb/s

Product Description

The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 controller (MPN 869081-B21) is a PCIe 3.0 x8 host bus adapter designed for enterprise storage environments requiring SAS 12 Gbit/s connectivity. It delivers robust RAID functionality and performance suitable for HPE Gen10 servers deployed in demanding data center operations. This controller is intended for B2B procurement teams upgrading or configuring server storage subsystems.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 869081-B21
• Interface: PCI-Express x8
• External Ports: 2 x SFF8088 (mini-SAS)
• Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gbit/s SAS
• Cache: 2 GB (no battery included)
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Form Factor: Low-profile
• Required Accessory: P01366-B21 (not included)

Design Features

• AROC (Adaptive RAID on Chip) architecture for integrated processing.
• Supports two internal mini-SAS connections for direct drive attachment.
• Designed for low-profile chassis installations in standard server enclosures.
• Requires optional P01366-B21 accessory for full operational functionality.
• Compatible with HPE Gen10 server platforms for streamlined integration.

Application Area

This controller is deployed in enterprise data centers and server rooms across Poland and Central Europe, primarily within HPE Gen10 server racks handling critical business applications. It is suitable for environments requiring reliable hardware RAID protection for SAS storage arrays, including database servers, virtualization hosts, and high-availability clusters. The card supports mixed RAID configurations for flexible capacity and performance optimization.