HP 726821-B21 Controller

HPE Smart Array P440 4GB FBWC 12Gb 1-port Internal SAS Controller (Part Number: 726821-B21) — is an enterprise-class PCIe 3.0 storage controller that provides high-end performance and data protection for HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers. With its massive 4GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), it excels in accelerating database workloads and virtualized environments by reducing latency and increasing IOPS. The controller supports 12Gb/s SAS technology and is designed for scalability, allowing the connection of up to 200 physical drives using SAS expanders. Its low-profile design ensures fitment in a wide variety of server chassis.

Key Specifications:

• Data Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s SAS per lane.

• Cache: 4GB DDR3-1866 FBWC.

• Connectors: 1 internal x8 Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643).

• RAID Support: 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, 1 ADM.

• Power Consumption: 12W.

• Advanced Features: HPE SmartPath, Rapid Parity Initialization, Online Drive Erasure.