The HP Smart Array P400i (part no. 532160-001) is a PCIe-based RAID controller designed for HP ProLiant BL685c G6 blade servers. It supports SAS and SATA drives with configurable RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, and 50), delivering encrypted data protection and optimized I/O throughput for mixed workload environments. The controller features 512 MB of battery-backed cache to enhance write performance and protect in-flight data during power events. With native PCIe connectivity, it integrates seamlessly into blade infrastructure for virtualization, database, and high-availability deployments requiring robust storage redundancy.
Typical applications include consolidated server environments, database acceleration, and multi-drive storage arrays where RAID protection and cache-backed reliability are essential. This controller is widely compatible with HP's blade enclosure ecosystem and legacy enterprise storage configurations. Tested and guaranteed; available via quote from G5 Network Group.
