HP 631671-B21 Controller
HPE Smart Array P420 2GB FBWC Controller (Part Number: 631671-B21) — is an enterprise-class 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller that provides high levels of storage performance and data protection for HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers. It features 2GB of Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), which significantly enhances system performance by allowing higher write speeds and protecting data indefinitely during power loss. With dual internal ports and PCIe 3.0 support, this controller is ideal for high-availability database environments and virtualized workloads requiring advanced RAID levels including RAID 6 and 60.
Key Specifications:
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Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s SAS / SATA.
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Cache: 2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache.
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Internal Connectors: 2 x Mini-SAS (SFF-8087).
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RAID Levels: 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60.
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Host Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8.
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Form Factor: Low Profile MD2 design.
