HPE 804338-B21 Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 Ctrlr New
804338-B21
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804338-B21 Overview
Are you looking for an enterprise-level controller to maximize performance and storage capacity without occupying a PCI Express (PCIe) expansion slot? The HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 Controller, supporting 12 Gb/s SAS and PCIe 3.0, provides enterprise-class storage performance, reliability, security and efficiency needed to address your evolving data storage needs. This controller has sixteen internal SAS lanes, allowing connection to SAS or SATA drives, supports Mixed Mode operations of RAID and HBA simultaneously, and offers encryption for data-at-rest on any drive. The Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 Controller is ideal for maximizing performance while supporting advanced RAID levels with 4 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC). This type-a modular controller occupies a dedicated storage slot without occupying a PCIe expansion slot. The Gen10 controllers are supported by the HPE Smart Storage Battery. The HPE Smart Storage Battery supports multiple devices and is sold separately.
HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 (16 Internal Lanes/4GB Cache/SmartCache) 12G SAS Modular Controller
- Supported storage drive interfaces: SAS
- Host interface: PCI Express x8
- RAID levels: 0, 1, 1 ADM, 5, 6, 10 ADM, 10, 50, 60
- 12 Gbit/s
Summary
HPE SmartArray P816i-a SR Gen10, SAS, PCI Express x8, 0, 1, 1 ADM, 5, 6, 10 ADM, 10, 50, 60, 12 Gbit/s, HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
Specifications
Overview
| Condition | New |
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| Brand | HPE |
| Stock | In Stock |
Ports & interfaces
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SAS |
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| Host interface | PCI Express x8 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Internal SAS ports | 4 |
Performance
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 1 ADM, 5, 6, 10 ADM, 10, 50, 60 |
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| Data transfer rate | 12 Gbit/s |
| Compatible products | HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 |
Logistics data
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HPE 804338-B21 available new? +
Yes. This page lists the new condition currently available from BuyRouterSwitch. Availability can change, especially for bulk orders.
Can I request bulk pricing for 804338-B21? +
Yes. Businesses, resellers, MSPs, government buyers and procurement teams can request custom quantity pricing.
Does BuyRouterSwitch ship 804338-B21 internationally? +
BuyRouterSwitch ships enterprise IT hardware to customers in the United States and international markets, subject to destination and product restrictions.
What primary server generations are compatible with the HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 Controller? +
The HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 Controller is specifically engineered for HPE ProLiant Gen10 rack and tower servers. It utilizes the flexible modular controller slot design, ensuring seamless physical integration and high-speed data throughput within supported HPE Gen10 architecture environments for optimized storage performance.
Does the P816i-a SR Gen10 support both SAS and SATA interface drives? +
Yes, this controller supports both SAS and SATA hard drives and solid-state drives. It features 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA interface capabilities, providing the versatility to mix and match drive types to balance your performance, capacity, and cost requirements within a single RAID array configuration.
How many physical drives can this P816i-a controller manage within a server? +
The Smart Array P816i-a is a high-performance, internal controller designed to manage up to 16 SAS/SATA physical links. By utilizing its 16 internal lanes, it provides extensive storage connectivity, allowing for robust RAID configurations that cater to demanding enterprise workloads requiring high availability and efficient data management.
Which RAID levels are supported by the HPE 804338-B21 controller? +
This controller offers extensive RAID support to ensure data protection and performance, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM, and 10 ADM. These levels provide comprehensive options for balancing redundancy against write speeds, making it an ideal solution for critical database applications and virtualization host storage.
What is the primary benefit of the SR Gen10 feature set on this controller? +
The SR Gen10 designation indicates that this controller includes the HPE Smart RAID stack. This software-defined storage management layer enables improved data resiliency, advanced error recovery, and enhanced performance monitoring through HPE’s integrated management tools, ensuring consistent reliability for enterprise-grade server environments.
Is an additional cache module required for this specific Smart Array controller? +
The P816i-a SR Gen10 comes equipped with 4GB of Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC). This integrated cache provides necessary protection against data loss in the event of a sudden power failure, as it maintains data in memory until it can be safely written to the storage media once power is restored.
How do I manage the RAID configurations on the HPE P816i-a? +
Management is performed through the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) software. This interface allows administrators to easily configure, deploy, and monitor their storage arrays. It provides a centralized console to handle drive initialization, array expansion, and health status reporting across all connected drives managed by the controller.
Can I use the P816i-a SR Gen10 in mixed-mode or HBA mode? +
Yes, this controller supports both RAID mode and HBA mode. Mixed-mode functionality allows you to designate specific physical drives for direct OS access while simultaneously maintaining others within a managed RAID configuration, providing maximum flexibility for software-defined storage deployments or complex server architectures.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for the HPE 804338-B21 controller from BuyRouterSwitch.com? +
If you are planning a large-scale infrastructure upgrade and require multiple units, our sales team is ready to assist. Simply reach out to us through our website's contact channels with your required quantity, and we will prepare a competitive bulk pricing quote tailored specifically to your project requirements.
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