The HP Smart Array P421 Controller: Increased Performance, Scalability, and Data Protection The HP Smart Array P421 Controller is a powerful and versatile RAID controller designed for select HP ProLiant Gen8 rack and tower servers. With its low profile design, 6 Gb/s data transfer rate, and PCIe 3.0 interface, this controller delivers enterprise-class storage performance for your business needs. Advanced Storage Functionality for Maximum Uptime Featuring eight external SAS ports, the HP Smart Array P421 Controller offers increased server uptime with advanced storage functionality. This includes online RAID level migration between any RAID levels, global online spare, and pre-failure warning. With data compatibility between HP Smart Array Controllers, upgrading to future controllers is a seamless process. Improved Performance and Scalability The HP Smart Array P421 Controller offers up to 3x performance improvement over past generations, thanks to its 2 GB DDR3-1333 cache memory. It also supports up to 200 drives, providing greater scalability for your growing business needs. Additionally, the controller comes with flash back write cache (FBWC) as a standard feature, with a capacity of up to 2 GB for long-term data retention. Enhanced Data Protection for Peace of Mind With support for RAID 0/1, 1+0, 5, 50, 6, and 60, the HP Smart Array P421 Controller offers a variety of options for data protection. It also features new predictive spare activation, which improves rebuild times and maximizes uptime. And with a reduction in parity initialization from 45 days to just 5 hours, you can rest assured that your data is safe and secure. Upgrade to the Next Generation of Smart Array Controllers The HP Smart Array Advanced Pack 2.0 firmware makes it easier for customers to protect their data with advanced functionality for this next generation of Smart Array controllers. This includes features such as RAID 1 ADM (Advanced Data Mirroring), providing even more options for data protection. Experience increased performance, scalability, and data protection with the HP Smart Array P421 Controller. Upgrade your storage capabilities and reduce initial setup time with this powerful and reliable RAID controller.
