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726782-B21
HPE Smart Array P741m/2GB FBWC 12Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SA...
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726782-B21 Overview
726782-B21-HPE Smart Array P741m/2GB FBWC 12Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller is an expansion card engineered as a storage controller that integrates into HPE server platforms for enhanced storage performance and data protection. Built with a 2GB flash-backed write cache and offering a 12Gb SAS interface, this controller delivers fast data throughput and comprehensive hardware RAID support, making it ideal for enterprise-level storage expansion and server enhancement environments.
This HPE Smart Array controller features a mezzanine card design with a 4-port configuration that supports critical RAID levels and seamlessly fits into standard server architectures. Optimized for operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi, it is specially designed for data centers and server applications that demand reliable performance and scalable storage solutions.
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726782-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Storage Controller
- Interface
- N/A
- PCIe Version
- N/A
- Chipset / Controller
- HPE Smart Array P741
- Supported Ports
- N/A
- Port Count
- 4
- Max Data Rate
- N/A
- RAID Levels Supported
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- No
- Full Height Bracket
- No
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Bus Width
- N/A
- Power Requirements
- N/A
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- 726782-B21-HPE Smart Array P741m/2GB FBWC 12Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
726782-B21 Use Case
Financial Trading Database Acceleration with HPE Smart Array P741m
Scenario: A high-frequency trading firm consolidates multiple Oracle and SQL Server databases on ProLiant BL460c Gen10 blades equipped with the HPE Smart Array P741m/2GB FBWC 12Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller. By leveraging four dedicated 12 Gb/s SAS lanes and 2 GB of flash-back write cache, the setup sustains sub-millisecond I/O latencies during peak trading hours. Benefit: Delivers 40% higher transaction throughput, ensures zero data loss on power events, and maintains 99.99% application uptime for mission-critical trade execution.
Enterprise Virtualization Scalability for Multi-Tenant Hosting
Scenario: A managed service provider hosts dozens of VMware ESXi instances on HPE c-Class blade enclosures. Integrating the HPE Smart Array P741m/2GB FBWC 12Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller enables seamless provisioning of high-performance datastores across shared SAS backplanes. Benefit: Achieves 3× higher IOPS per virtual machine, simplifies dynamic storage tiering, and guarantees business-critical SLAs with built-in cache protection and rapid rebuilds.
Big Data Analytics and HPC Cluster Storage Optimization
Scenario: A research institution deploys a high-performance computing cluster for genomics and AI workloads. Each compute node integrates the HPE Smart Array P741m/2GB FBWC 12Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller to deliver parallel access to large SAS-attached SSD arrays. Benefit: Reduces read/write latency by 60%, accelerates data aggregation jobs by 50%, and ensures uninterrupted in-memory analytics with enterprise-grade cache reliability.
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Product Comparison Table
 726782-B21 |  726825-B21 |  759553-B21 |  826689-B21 |  761872-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | RAID Controller |
| Interface | N/A | N/A | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 |
| PCIe Version | N/A | N/A | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | HPE Smart Array P741 | HP Smart Array P441 FBWC | N/A | N/A | HP Smart Array P440/4G |
| Supported Ports | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Port Count | 4 | N/A | 2 | 8 | N/A |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | 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 | N/A | JBOD | N/A | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Low Profile Bracket | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full Height Bracket | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Cooling | Passive | N/A | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi / FreeBSD |
| Bus Width | N/A | N/A | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | N/A | N/A | 3.3V | N/A | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion / Server Enhancement | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion |
| Product Name | 726782-B21-HPE Smart Array P741m/2GB FBWC 12Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller | 726825-B21-HP P441-4GB FBWC CONTROLLER ONLY HPE NEW GENUINE SPARE 1YR WTY | 759553-B21-HPE H240NR SMART HBA | 826689-B21-DL38X NVME 8 SSD EXPRESS BAY PL=SY | 761872-B21-HP Smart Array P440/4G FIO Controller |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.67 inches |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.61 inches |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.27 inches |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Noman Farid
4
Reliable throughput and cache performance.
J
Jan de Vries
5
OEM mezzanine card fit perfectly.
L
Luke Bennett
3
Stable under load.
D
Diego Ferrer
4
Good enterprise controller.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE Smart Array P741m/2GB FBWC 12Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller?
The HPE Smart Array P741m/2GB FBWC is a high-performance mezzanine SAS controller for HPE blade servers, offering four external 12 Gb/s SAS ports, an integrated RAID-on-Chip, and 2 GB of flash-backed write cache (FBWC) for optimized storage performance and data protection.
Which HPE servers are compatible with the Smart Array P741m controller?
The P741m controller is compatible with HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen8/Gen9 and BL490c Gen8/Gen9 blade servers when installed in the designated mezzanine slot.
What RAID levels does the Smart Array P741m support?
The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6, 50, and 60, providing flexible configurations for performance, capacity, and data redundancy.
How much cache memory does the P741m have?
It features 2 GB of flash-backed write cache (FBWC), ensuring data integrity and sustained write performance even during power interruptions.