HPE 726736-B21 Smart Array P440ar/2GB FBWC 12Gb 2-Port SAS Controller

HPE 726736-B21 Smart Array P440ar/2GB FBWC (flash back write cache) 12Gbps Dual-Port Int SAS Controller for ProLiant Generation9 Servers (Refurbished - Grade A with 30 Days Warranty)

Increased Performance for Applications
The HPE Smart Array P440ar Controller delivers 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity on HPE ProLiant Gen9 Servers when connected to 12 Gb/s internal storage devices for increased performance in messaging, database or general server applications. Offers integrated 2 GB DDR3-1866 Flash Backed Write Cache providing up to 14.9 GB/s cache bandwidth to reduce latency in write-intensive applications that require heavy logging such as databases. Optional HPE SmartCache provides read and write acceleration for workloads such as databases or web pages.

Data Protection with Encryption Capability
The HPE Smart Array P440ar Controller offers optional HPE Secure Encryption capability that protects data at rest on any bulk storage attached to the controller. Long-term data retention with integrated 2 GB Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC) for improved data reliability. Delivers predictive spare activation for improved rebuild and increased uptime even in a recovery mode.

Configuration Is Efficient and Simple
The HPE Smart Array P440ar Controller and the attached storage devices are configured and managed by the easy–to-use HPE Smart Storage Administrator software which is included in the intelligent provisioning of the server. Data compatibility between the HPE Smart Array Controller family allows simple and easy migration at any time when needs for higher performance, capacity, or availability increase such as converting an existing storage volume to more advanced disk array configuration.

The HPE 726736-B21 Smart Array P440ar Controller is a Flexible Smart Array, 12 Gb/s SAS RAID controller that provides enterprise-class storage performance, increased internal scalability with SAS Expander Card, and data protection for HPE ProLiant Gen9 rack and tower servers. It features eight internal physical links and delivers increased server uptime by providing advanced storage functionality, including online RAID level migration between any RAID levels with flash backed write cache (FBWC), global online spare, and pre-failure warning. The Gen9 controllers support the HPE Smart Storage Battery that allows multiple Smart Array controllers to be supported, resulting in simple upgrade process. This HPE Smart Array P440ar 12Gbps SAS controller comes with 2 GB flash back write cache and has 30 Days Warranty.

Specifications

Brand: HPE
MPN: 726736-B21

Option Part Number: 726736-B21
Spare Part Number: 749796-001

General

Product Type: Storage Controller (RAID)
Host Bus: PCI Express 3.0 x8
Form Factor: Flexible Card
Connector Location: Internal

Technical Details

Interface Type: SATA 6Gbps / SAS 12Gbps
Buffer Size: 2 GB
Channel Qty: 26
Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBps
Supported Devices: Disk array (RAID)
Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s SAS per physical link; 6Gb/s SATA per physical link; PCI Express Gen3 x8 link width
Ports (Internal): 8 physical links across 2 x4 ports
Cache: 2GB Flash-backed write cache
RAID levels: 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, 10 ADM
Additional Features: HPE SmartCache (optional license); HPE Secure Encryption (optional license)

Product Dimensions

Width: 5.30 inch
Height: 4.09 inch
Depth: 1.23 inch

Compatibility Information

Servers Supported: HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9; HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9; HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen9; HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9

Contact us if you have any question about this product to verify the compatibility of this model with your current server or storage array.