Question 1

What is the HPE Smart Array P416ie-m SR Gen10 Controller?

Accepted Answer

The HPE Smart Array P416ie-m SR Gen10 Controller is a high-performance, embedded SAS/SATA RAID controller designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, delivering enterprise-class data protection and accelerates storage I/O.

Question 2

Which RAID levels are supported by this controller?

Accepted Answer

The P416ie-m SR Gen10 Controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, providing flexible data redundancy and performance optimization for various workloads.

Question 3

How much cache memory does the P416ie-m SR Gen10 include?

Accepted Answer

It comes with 2 GB of DDR4 cache memory, ensuring fast write performance and efficient read caching for mixed read/write environments.

Question 4

Is a battery or flash-backed write cache (FBWC) included?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the controller includes an integrated HPE Secure Flash Cache module that safeguards write cache data during power loss, eliminating the need for a separate battery.

Question 5

How many physical drives can this controller manage?

Accepted Answer

The Smart Array P416ie-m supports up to 12 internal SAS or SATA drives when paired with an HPE Gen10 server backplane, enabling flexible storage configurations.

Question 6

Which port interfaces are available on the P416ie-m SR Gen10?

Accepted Answer

It features two internal x4 mini-SAS ports (SFF-8643) providing up to 12 Gb/s per lane for high-bandwidth drive connectivity.

Question 7

Which HPE server models are compatible with this controller?

Accepted Answer

This controller is designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, including DL360, DL380, ML350 and select tower and blade configurations with embedded storage bays.

Question 8

What drive types are supported?

Accepted Answer

It supports SAS, Nearline SAS, and SATA HDDs/SSDs, enabling mixed-media deployments and tiered storage architectures for performance and capacity.

Question 9

Does the controller support NVMe drives?

Accepted Answer

No, the P416ie-m SR Gen10 Controller is limited to SAS/SATA devices. For NVMe support, use an HPE NVMe-capable Smart Array or Smart Storage controller.

Question 10

Which operating systems are fully supported?

Accepted Answer

HPE provides validated drivers and utilities for Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi and other leading platforms.

Question 11

How is the controller managed and monitored?

Accepted Answer

Use HPE Intelligent Provisioning, HPE OneView or the Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) CLI/GUI to configure arrays, monitor status and update firmware centrally.

Question 12

What is the form factor and bus interface?

Accepted Answer

The P416ie-m is a low-profile, half-height PCIe Gen3 x8 expansion card that installs in a standard PCI Express slot in supported HPE servers.

Question 13

What performance can I expect from this controller?

Accepted Answer

With 12 Gb/s per lane throughput, 2 GB cache and hardware RAID offload, it delivers sustained I/O rates over 1 million IOPS for demanding transactional workloads.

Question 14

Can I mix HDDs and SSDs in one array?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can create mixed HDD/SSD arrays for tiered storage, or define separate arrays for performance (SSDs) and capacity (HDDs) within the same server.

Question 15

What power protection features are available?

Accepted Answer

Integrated flash-backed write cache protects data during an unexpected power event, and HPE iLO alerts administrators to power or thermal issues in real time.

Question 16

What warranty and support options are available?

Accepted Answer

The controller is covered by a three-year HPE warranty with options to extend support, upgrade response times or add proactive care through HPE Service Pack for ProLiant.

	804428-B21	869079-B21	726897-B21
Product Type	Expansion Card	Expansion Card	Expansion Card
Card Type	RAID Controller	Storage Controller	Storage Controller
Interface	PCIe x8	PCIe x8	PCIe x8
PCIe Version	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Chipset / Controller	HPE Smart Array P416ie-m SR	HP Smart Array E208I-A	N/A
Supported Ports	N/A	N/A	N/A
Port Count	N/A	N/A	2
Max Data Rate	N/A	N/A	N/A
RAID Levels Supported	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
Capture Resolution	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capture Frame Rate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Low Profile Bracket	Yes	Yes	No
Full Height Bracket	No	No	Yes
Cooling	Passive	Passive	Passive
Operating System Compatibility	Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi	Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi	Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit	64-bit
Power Requirements	3.3V	3.3V	3.3V
Use Case	Storage Expansion	Storage Expansion	Storage Expansion
Product Name	804428-B21-HPE Smart Array P416ie-m SR Gen10 Ctrlr	869079-B21-SMART ARRAY E208I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI	726897-B21-HPE Smart Array P840/4GB FBWC 12Gb 2-ports Int SAS Controller
Height	0.62 inches	1.0 inches	N/A
Width	4.33 inches	3.5 inches	N/A
Depth	3.10 inches	8.0 inches	N/A
Weight	0.66 lbs	1.2 lbs	N/A

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Questions & Answers

What is the HPE Smart Array P416ie-m SR Gen10 Controller?

Which RAID levels are supported by this controller?

How much cache memory does the P416ie-m SR Gen10 include?

Is a battery or flash-backed write cache (FBWC) included?

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