HP 749974-B21 - HPE P440AR (8 Internal Lanes/2GB Cache) 12G AROC SAS Controller with Battery

HP 749974-B21 - HP P440AR (8 Internal Lanes/2GB Cache) 12G AROC SAS Controller with Battery

The HP SAS Controller is designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern IT environments, offering high-speed data transfer capabilities with a rate of 12 Gbit/s. This ensures swift access to large volumes of data, making it an ideal solution for data-intensive applications. Equipped with 2GB of internal DDR3 memory operating at a clock speed of 1866 MHz, this controller provides robust support for multitasking and high-performance computing tasks, ensuring seamless operations even under heavy workloads.

This controller supports a wide range of RAID levels, including 0, 1, 1 ADM, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing flexible data protection and redundancy options suitable for diverse storage needs. With its PCI Express x8 host interface and compliance with PCI Express slots version 3.0, it integrates smoothly into existing infrastructure, ensuring compatibility with a variety of systems. The inclusion of two internal SAS ports further enhances connectivity options, supporting both SAS and Serial ATA storage drive interfaces, which allows for versatile hardware configurations and scalability.

For IT departments and system integrators, this HP solution offers not only reliability and efficiency but also a strategic advantage in terms of cost-efficiency. The integration of advanced features such as onboard battery backup safeguards against data loss during power disruptions, ensuring continuous data availability and integrity. This makes it an essential component for businesses aiming to optimize their storage infrastructure while maintaining high levels of operational reliability and performance.