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Overview The HP Smart Array P400 is HP's first PCI-Express (PCIe) serial attached SCSI (SAS) RAID controller and provides new levels of performance and reliability for HP servers, through its support of the latest SCSI technology and advanced RAID capabilities.
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NOTE: NOTE: a battery into the following servers if a Smart Array P400 is integrated outside of the factory - HP ProLiant ML310 G3, HP ProLiant ML310 G4, HP ProLiant DL320 G4, HP ProLiant ML350 G5, HP ProLiant DL380 G5 (installations in a full size slot), HP ProLiant DL385 G2 (installations in a full size slot) and HP ProLiant DL580 G4.
Use of Smart Array products across multiple applications results in 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.
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Capacity Capacity Capacity Given the increasing need for high performance and rapid capacity expansion, the SA-P400 Controller offers: Up to 2TB of total storage with SATA HDD Up to 13.5TB of total storage with 18 x 750GB 3.5" SATA HDD...
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Fault Prevention Fault Prevention 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 hard drive before a real failure occurs. Drive Parameter Tracking monitors drive operational parameters, predicting failure and notifying the administrator.
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HP Smart Array P400 Controller HP Smart Array P400 Controller Compatibility Servers Servers Servers Servers For up to date compatibility, please see the following URL for complete Smart Array P400 Controller compatibility and support information: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers/index.html Operating Systems Operating Systems Operating Systems Operating Systems Microsoft®...
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QuickSpecs HP Smart Array P400 Controller HP Smart Array P400 Controller HP Smart Array P400 Controller HP Smart Array P400 Controller Compatibility A simple method for managing logical drives during system power up by pressing F8 during POST Allows the ability to create arrays, logical drives, and assign an online spare drive...
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HP Care Pack Information 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.
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NOTE: SATA Drive Write Cache is disabled by default to minimize the risk of data loss in case of power loss and cannot be enabled for SATA drives attached to all HP Smart Array controllers and HP 8 Port internal SAS/SATA HBA with RAID.
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. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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