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Overview
The HP Smart Array P712m mezzanine card is the preferred high value solution for 6Gb/s Shared SAS Storage for the HP ProLiant
BladeSystem servers. It is one of the highest performing controllers in the SAS portfolio and provides new levels of reliability for the
HP BladeSystem through its support of the latest SCSI technology and advanced RAID capabilities. Supports up to 4 P2000 Smart
Arrays.
What's New
256 Cache
Support for 6 Gb/s SAS
Support for 6G SAS Switch
2 internal SAS 1x ports and 2 external SAS 2x ports
Support for externally attached Shared storage
Support for Internal SATA/SSD drives on BL280c, BL490c, and BL495c
Models
HP Smart Array P712m/ZM 2-ports Int PCIe x8 SAS Controller
HP Smart Array P712m/256 6Gb 2-ports Int/2-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller
NOTE: In order to support SAS Hard Drives the server blade must have a P712m Controller installed in server
mezzanine slot 1 or mezzanine slot 2.
DA - 13296 Worldwide — Version 14 — August 30, 2013
HP Smart Array P712m Controller
484299-B21
488348-B21
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  • Page 1 Overview The HP Smart Array P712m mezzanine card is the preferred high value solution for 6Gb/s Shared SAS Storage for the HP ProLiant BladeSystem servers. It is one of the highest performing controllers in the SAS portfolio and provides new levels of reliability for the HP BladeSystem through its support of the latest SCSI technology and advanced RAID capabilities.

  • Page 2: Standard Features

    Use of Smart Array products across multiple applications results in Advantage a much lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than any other server storage RAID product. The HP Smart Array family brings an unparalleled return on investment.
  • Page 3 The following features offer detection of possible failures before they occur, allowing preventive action to be taken: S.M.A.R.T.: Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology first developed at HP detects possible hard disk failure before it occurs, allowing replacement of the component before failure occurs.
  • Page 4 RAID 1 (mirroring) protects against failure of one drive. Data is duplicated on a pair of drives. RAID 1 requires a minimum of two drives. NOTE: Please see the HP P2000 G3 Modular Smart Array Systems QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional information regarding RAID levels: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13551_div/13551_div.html...
  • Page 5 VMware ESX 4.0 VMware ESX 4.1 VMware ESXi 5.0 NOTE: For more information on HP's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and Virtualization Software and latest listing of software drivers available for your server, please visit our Support Matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/supportos.
  • Page 6 QuickSpecs HP Smart Array P712m Controller Compatibility HP Storage Management Initial System Configuration Wizard is the easiest and simplest method for configuring the storage system initially. Utility Command Line Interface (CLI) for command level method of configuring and managing the storage Main User Interface for multi server environments that need customization for creation of storage Luns and targets.
  • Page 7 HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage. Care Packs for this option is sold at the system level this option attaches too.

  • Page 8: Related Options

    SAS Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Enterprise (ENT) Drives NOTE: Supports P2000 G3 Array (24 drive bay) and the D2700 JBOD (25 drive bay). HP 146GB 6G SAS 10K rpm SFF (2.5-inch) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive 507125-B21 HP 300GB 6G SAS 10K rpm SFF (2.5-inch) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive 507127-B21 HP 450GB 6G SAS 10K rpm SFF (2.5-inch) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive...
  • Page 9 HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 SAS MSA Dual Controller SFF Array System AW594A Disk Enclosures HP StorageWorks P2000 Dual I/O LFF Drive Enclosure, twelve 3.5" drive bays AP843A (w/ two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables. Used with single or dual controller LFF or SFF array head) HP StorageWorks P2000 LFF Drive Enclosure I/O Module (no cable included.
  • Page 10 HP Smart Array P712m Controller Related Options NOTE: HP recommends a maximum of 2 tape drives per 6Gb/s SAS BL Switch and 64K transfer sizes. Attaching a library with 4 tape drives requires purchasing a second tape library SAS cable (AN975A or AN976A) and attaching 2 drives to the redundant 6Gb/s SAS BL Switch.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.