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804331-B21
SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI
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804331-B21 Overview
804331-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI is a high-performance RAID controller expansion card designed specifically for enterprise servers. Built with a PCIe x8 interface running on the PCIe 3.0 generation, this controller utilizes HP’s proprietary Smart Array technology to deliver hardware RAID support across multiple RAID levels, ensuring dependable storage expansion and data protection for modern server environments.
Engineered for Gen10 server platforms, the 804331-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI is optimized for enhanced server performance and storage management. With features such as a low profile bracket for compact installations, passive cooling for reliable operation, and broad operating system compatibility with Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi, this card is a robust solution for critical server enhancement and storage expansion use cases.
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804331-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Storage Controller
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- Smart Array P408i-A
- Supported Ports
- N/A
- Port Count
- N/A
- 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
- 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
- 804331-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 4.00 inches
- Depth
- 7.00 inches
- Weight
- 1.20 lbs
804331-B21 Use Case
High-Density Virtual Machine Consolidation with 804331-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI
In a global financial services data center, IT architects implement the 804331-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI on HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers to host 200+ Linux and Windows VMs for trading applications. The controller’s 2.4M IOPS capability, advanced RAID 1/10 support and 4GB cache enable sub-millisecond latency, boosting VM density by 40%, lowering per-VM storage costs by 30% and ensuring consistent transaction performance.
Mission-Critical Database Acceleration for Enterprise ERP
A multinational manufacturing company integrates the 804331-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI to accelerate its SAP HANA and Oracle databases on HPE Gen10 servers. By configuring hardware RAID-10 across NVMe and SAS disks and leveraging intelligent caching algorithms, the deployment delivers 50% faster transaction processing, meets 99.99% uptime SLAs and reduces report generation time from hours to minutes, driving real-time decision making.
Rapid Backup & Recovery for Compliance-Driven Environments
In a healthcare organization bound by HIPAA regulations, IT teams deploy the 804331-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI to manage high-capacity SAS arrays for nightly backups and disaster-recovery snapshots. The controller’s advanced cache protection and online RAID maintenance enable 60% faster backup windows and 70% quicker restores, ensuring data integrity, meeting compliance audits and minimizing downtime in patient-care systems.
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Product Comparison Table
 804331-B21 |  456972-B21 |  823852-B21 |  0202A0W8 |  698531-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | |
| Card Type | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Chipset / Controller | Smart Array P408i-A | Emulex | HPE Smart Array E208i-c | HPE Smart Array P431 Controller | |
| Supported Ports | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Port Count | N/A | 2 | 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 | N/A | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | |
| 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 | No | Yes | No | |
| Full Height Bracket | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi / FreeBSD | |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | |
| Product Name | 804331-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI | 456972-B21-HP BLc Emulex LPe1205 8Gb FC HBA Opt | 823852-B21-HPE Smart Array E208i-c SR Gen10 Ctrlr | 698531-B21-HPE Smart Array P431/2GB FBWC 12Gb 2-ports Ext SAS Controller | |
| Height | 1.73 inches | N/A | 1.73 inches | N/A | |
| Width | 4.00 inches | N/A | 3.44 inches | N/A | |
| Depth | 7.00 inches | N/A | 8.00 inches | N/A | |
| Weight | 1.20 lbs | N/A | 1.36 lbs | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
I
Imran Shah
4
Instant detection and smooth setup.
K
Klaus Reuter
5
Reliable cache protection.
J
Jordan Fields
3
Good internal controller choice.
L
Luca Ferretti
4
Stable under load.
Questions & Answers
What is the Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller (SKU 804331-B21)?
The Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller (804331-B21) is an integrated SAS RAID adapter for HPE Gen10 servers, delivering hardware-accelerated RAID and NVMe drive support.
Which RAID levels does the P408i-a SR Gen10 support?
It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, providing flexible redundancy and performance optimization for mixed-workload environments.
What cache memory does the P408i-a SR Gen10 include?
The controller includes 2 GB of DDR4-backed write cache with optional HPE Smart Storage Battery or Cache Vault for data persistence.
Does the Smart Array P408i-a support NVMe drives?
Yes, the P408i-a SR Gen10 supports NVMe and SAS/SATA SSDs and HDDs in mixed configurations, optimizing performance and capacity.