HPE Smart Array P408i-p SR Gen10 2GB RAID Controller
Part Numbers
Option Kit: 830824-B21Spare Part: 836269-001Assembly Part: 830826-001Product Overview
The HPE Smart Array P408i-p SR Gen10 is an enterprise-class RAID controller designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. It delivers high-performance storage management with 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity, 2 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), and advanced RAID capabilities to support demanding enterprise workloads such as virtualization, databases, cloud computing, and software-defined storage. It also supports Mixed Mode, allowing RAID and HBA operations simultaneously.
Technical SpecificationsSpecification DetailsManufacturer HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)Product Model Smart Array P408i-p SR Gen10Option Part Number 830824-B21Spare Part Number 836269-001Assembly Part Number 830826-001Product Type Enterprise RAID ControllerForm Factor PCIe Plug-in CardHost Interface PCI Express 3.0 x8Storage Interface 12 Gb/s SAS, 6 Gb/s SATAInternal SAS Lanes 8Internal Connectors 2 × Mini-SAS (4 lanes each)Cache Memory 2 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)Supported Drives SAS HDD, SATA HDD, SAS SSD, SATA SSDMaximum Transfer Rate 12 Gb/s SASMixed Mode RAID and HBA simultaneouslyEncryption HPE Smart Array Secure Encryption (optional license)SmartCache Optional SSD SmartCache supportSSD Smart Path SupportedCompatible Operating Systems Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi and other supported enterprise OSsSupported RAID LevelsRAID 0RAID 1RAID 5RAID 6RAID 10RAID 50RAID 60RAID 1 ADM (Advanced Data Mirroring)RAID 10 ADM (Advanced Data Mirroring)Key FeaturesEnterprise-grade RAID controller for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers12 Gb/s SAS performance2 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache for enhanced write performancePCIe 3.0 x8 interfaceSupports both SAS and SATA storage devicesMixed Mode operation (RAID + HBA)Eight internal SAS lanesLow-latency SSD optimization with HPE SSD Smart PathOptional SmartCache for HDD acceleration using SSDsOptional Secure Encryption for data-at-rest protectionSupports the HPE Smart Storage Battery (sold separately)Typical ApplicationsEnterprise ServersDatabase ServersVirtualization PlatformsCloud InfrastructureHyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI)Storage ServersSoftware-Defined Storage (SDS)Backup and Disaster Recovery SystemsCompatible HPE Server Families
The controller is designed for numerous HPE ProLiant Gen10 systems, including:
ProLiant DL360 Gen10ProLiant DL380 Gen10ProLiant DL385 Gen10ProLiant DL560 Gen10ProLiant DL580 Gen10ProLiant DL180 Gen10ProLiant ML350 Gen10ProLiant ML110 Gen10Apollo 2000 SeriesApollo 4200 SeriesApollo 6500 Series
Compatibility may vary depending on server configuration and firmware.Summary
The HPE Smart Array P408i-p SR Gen10 (830824-B21 / 836269-001 / 830826-001) is a high-performance enterprise RAID controller that combines 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity, 2 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache, advanced RAID functionality, and support for mixed RAID/HBA operation, making it well suited for business-critical storage environments that require high performance, reliability, and data protection.
