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SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI
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869081-B21 Overview
869081-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI is a high-performance RAID controller expansion card engineered for robust storage expansion in enterprise server environments. Integrated with a PCIe x8 interface based on the PCIe 3.0 generation, this low-profile card features an HP Smart Array chipset that supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, ensuring reliable hardware RAID performance.
Designed to enhance server capabilities, the 869081-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI is optimized for space-constrained deployments with its low-profile bracket and passive cooling architecture. Its compatibility with major operating systems—Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi—makes it an ideal solution for data centers and other critical applications that demand efficient storage expansion and dependable data management.
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869081-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- RAID Controller
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- HP Smart Array
- 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
- 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
- 869081-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 5.0 inches
- Depth
- 7.0 inches
- Weight
- 1.2 lbs
869081-B21 Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Acceleration with 869081-B21 Smart Array P408i-A SR G10
Scenario: A global e-commerce provider consolidates 600+ VMware ESXi VMs on HP ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers by leveraging the 869081-B21 Smart Array P408i-A SR G10 LH controller with 2 GB flash-backed write cache and RAID 6. Benefit: Delivers sub-millisecond I/O latency, 4× higher VM density and 99.99% uptime through advanced RAID redundancy and predictive data integrity.
High-Performance Transactional Databases on 869081-B21 Smart Array P408i-A
Scenario: A financial services firm deploys Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases on HP ProLiant DL360 Gen10 equipped with the 869081-B21 Smart Array P408i-A and eight enterprise SAS SSDs using SmartCache and RAID 10. Benefit: Boosts transaction throughput by 50%, eliminates I/O bottlenecks and reduces storage TCO by 30% via automated tiered caching and hardware-accelerated RAID.
Accelerated Backup & Disaster Recovery with 869081-B21 Smart Array P408i-A
Scenario: A global manufacturer orchestrates nightly snapshots and remote replication with HPE OneView and StoreOnce Catalyst on HP ProLiant Gen10 servers using the 869081-B21 Smart Array P408i-A controller. Benefit: Cuts backup windows by 40%, ensures RTO under 15 minutes and simplifies DR workflows via hardware-offloaded snapshot and copy acceleration.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 869081-B21 |  AJ763B |  775666-B21 |  726911-B21 |  P9D91A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | |||
| Card Type | RAID Controller | Other | |||
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 | |||
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | |||
| Chipset / Controller | HP Smart Array | N/A | |||
| Supported Ports | N/A | N/A | |||
| Port Count | N/A | N/A | |||
| Max Data Rate | N/A | N/A | |||
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | N/A | |||
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | |||
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | |||
| Low Profile Bracket | Yes | Yes | |||
| Full Height Bracket | No | Yes | |||
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | |||
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux | |||
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | |||
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | |||
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | |||
| Product Name | 869081-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI | 775666-B21-HP 1.0TB HH/HL LIGHT ENDURANCE LE PCIE WORKLOAD ACCELERATOR | |||
| Height | 1.0 inches | 4.7 inches | |||
| Width | 5.0 inches | 9.6 inches | |||
| Depth | 7.0 inches | 1.4 inches | |||
| Weight | 1.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Saad Yousaf
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OEM controller recognized immediately.
R
Rolf Schneider
5
Stable operations for Gen10.
K
Kevin Hart
5
Good internal storage control.
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Alexei Smirnov
4
Solid Smart Array.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller?
The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller is an integrated RAID controller for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, delivering hardware RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 support, advanced caching and on-board performance optimization.
Which RAID levels does the P408i-a support?
The P408i-a supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, enabling flexible redundancy and performance configurations for varied workloads.
What is the onboard cache capacity of the P408i-a?
The controller ships with 2 GB of DDR4 battery-backed write cache, which can be expanded to 8 GB with optional cache modules for enhanced write performance and data protection.
How many drives can the P408i-a manage?
It manages up to 24 internal SAS/SATA drives per controller via two x8 internal SAS ports, supporting direct-attach and backplane topologies.