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698530-B21
HPE Smart Array P430/4GB FBWC 12Gb 1-port Int SAS Controller
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698530-B21 Overview
698530-B21-HPE Smart Array P430/4GB FBWC 12Gb 1-port Int SAS Controller is a high-performance RAID controller designed for enterprise server enhancement. Engineered as an expansion card, it delivers robust internal SAS connectivity through a PCIe interface paired with a dedicated HPE Smart Array controller chipset, enabling fast and secure data management with a built-in 4GB flash-backed write cache.
698530-B21-HPE Smart Array P430/4GB FBWC 12Gb 1-port Int SAS Controller is tailored for storage expansion in demanding environments. The controller features one internal SAS port supporting 12Gb/s transfer speeds, offers compatibility with Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi operating systems, and comes in a low-profile form factor with passive cooling—ideal for reliable performance in modern servers and NAS systems.
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698530-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- RAID Controller
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- HPE Smart Array Controller
- Supported Ports
- N/A
- Port Count
- 1
- Max Data Rate
- N/A
- RAID Levels Supported
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- Yes
- Full Height Bracket
- No
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- 698530-B21-HPE Smart Array P430/4GB FBWC 12Gb 1-port Int SAS Controller
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
698530-B21 Use Case
High-Performance Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with HPE Smart Array P430
In a 500-seat VDI deployment, the 698530-B21 HPE Smart Array P430 (4 GB FBWC, 12 Gb/s SAS) delivers sub-2 ms latency and 200K IOPS by leveraging advanced RAID-5 striping and battery-backed write cache. Outcome: consistent end-user experience, 30% faster login times, and simplified storage tiering for virtual desktops.
Accelerated OLTP Database Operations for E-Commerce Platforms
An online retailer integrates the 698530-B21 controller with 4 GB FBWC into its ProLiant DL380 servers to sustain 10,000 TPS under peak loads. Benefit: 40% reduction in query response times, ACID-compliant write caching, and 99.99% transaction uptime for cart, order-management, and payment systems.
Scalable Hyperconverged Infrastructure for Private Cloud
A financial services firm deploys HPE SimpliVity nodes equipped with the 698530-B21 Smart Array P430 to pool storage across 8 nodes. Result: 20% faster VM provisioning, inline deduplication leveraging 4 GB FBWC, seamless RAID rebuilds over 12 Gb/s SAS, and centralized management reducing TCO by 25%.
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Product Comparison Table
 698530-B21 |  726551-B21 |  700066-B21 |  804326-B21 |  874576-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | |
| Card Type | RAID Controller | Storage Controller | RAID Controller | Storage Controller | |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | N/A | PCIe x8 | N/A | |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | N/A | |
| Chipset / Controller | HPE Smart Array Controller | N/A | HP Smart Array E208I-A | N/A | |
| Supported Ports | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Port Count | 1 | N/A | N/A | 2 | |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | N/A | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 | N/A | |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Low Profile Bracket | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Full Height Bracket | No | No | No | No | |
| Cooling | Passive | N/A | Passive | Passive | |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | N/A | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | N/A | |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | N/A | 64-bit | N/A | |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | N/A | 3.3V | N/A | |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | |
| Product Name | 698530-B21-HPE Smart Array P430/4GB FBWC 12Gb 1-port Int SAS Controller | 726551-B21-HPE ML350 Gen9 NVMe 6 Solid State Drive Express Bay Enablement Kit | 804326-B21-SMART ARRAY E208I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI | 874576-B21-HPE ML350 Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander Kit | |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 0.79 inches | N/A | |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 4.01 inches | N/A | |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 7.87 inches | N/A | |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 1.47 lbs | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
Z
Zubair Hassan
4
OEM quality ensured stability.
A
Andreas Wolf
5
Consistent performance under load.
C
Chris Evans
3
Solid SAS controller option.
D
Dario Contini
4
Enterprise grade reliability.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE Smart Array P430/4GB FBWC 12Gb 1-port Int SAS Controller?
The HPE Smart Array P430/4GB FBWC is a hardware RAID controller with a single internal 12Gb/s SAS port and 4 GB flash-backed write cache, designed for HPE ProLiant servers to deliver high-performance and protected storage.
Which HPE server models are compatible with the P430 controller?
The P430 is compatible with HPE ProLiant DL, ML and BL Gen8 through Gen10 servers that provide a PCIe Gen3 x8 slot and support Smart Array controllers.
What key features does the Smart Array P430 offer?
Key features include 12 Gb/s SAS throughput, 4 GB flash-backed write cache for data protection, support for RAID 0/1/10/5/50, and an internal mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) port.
How much cache memory does the P430 controller have?
The P430 is equipped with 4 GB of flash-backed write cache (FBWC) that preserves cached data during power loss to ensure data integrity.