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HP Smart Array P212/256 1-ports Int/1-ports Ext PCIe x8 SAS Controller (Option #: 462834-B21)
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Models
| HP Smart Array P212/ZM (Zero memory) 1-ports Int/1-ports Ext PCIe x8 SAS Controller (Option #: 462828-B21) Note: P212 ZM model only supports a Bocksize up-to 64k, if a larger Blocksize is needed, the 256mb cache module needs to be added. HP Smart Array P212/256 1-ports Int/1-ports Ext PCIe x8 SAS Controller (Option #: 462834-B21) |
The Smart Array Advantage
| HP's innovative design and integration work of the Smart Array family of products creates customer value that is unmatched in the industry. 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 through:
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Key features
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Online Management Features
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Performance
| HP's High Performance Architecture sets new boundaries of industry performance expectations!
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Native Command Queuing
| Native Command Queuing (NCQ) is a technology designed to increase performance of SATA hard disk drives by allowing the individual hard disk to internally optimize the order in which received read and write commands are executed. This can reduce the amount of unnecessary going back-and-forth on the drive's heads, resulting in increased performance for workloads where multiple simultaneous read/write requests are outstanding, most often occurring in server or storage-type applications. Without NCQ the drive has to process and complete one command at a time. For NCQ to be enabled, it must be supported and turned on in the controller and in the hard drive itself. |
Capacity
| Given the increasing need for high performance and rapid capacity expansion, the SA-P212 offers: Up to 24.3TB of external storage per PCI slot with 6x internal 450GB 3.5" SAS hard drives and 4x HP 60 Modular Smart Array enclosures or HP D2600 Disk Enclosures and 48 x 450GB 3.5" SAS hard drives. Up to 54TB of total storage per PCI slot with 6x internal 1TB 3.5" SATA MDL hard drives and 4x HP 60 Modular Smart Array enclosures or HP D2600 Disk Enclosures and 48 x 1TB 3.5" SATA MDL hard drives. Up to 17.4TB of total storage per PCI slot with 8x internal 300GB SFF SAS hard drives and 4x HP 70 Modular Smart Array enclosures or HP D2600 Disk Enclosures and 50 x 300GB SFF SAS hard drives. Up to 14.5 TB of total storage per PCI slot with 8x internal 250GB SFF SATA hard drives and 4x HP 70 Modular Smart Array enclosures or HP D2600 Disk Enclosures and 100 x 250GB SFF SATA hard drives Note: Support for greater than 2TB in a single logical drive. Additional capacity up to 180 with an expander. |
Availability
| Provides increased server uptime by providing advanced storage functionality:
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Fault Prevention
| The following features offer detection of possible failures before they occur, allowing preventive action to be taken:
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Ease of Use
| Consistency and Upgradability make the Smart Array family unique in the industry:
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Server compatibility
| for complete Smart Array P212 Controller compatibility and support information. |