Close-up view of HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 Controller showing circuit board, heatsink, and multiple SAS ports

Enterprise-Grade Storage Performance with 16 Internal SAS Lanes

The HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 Controller features a sophisticated design optimized for high-performance storage operations. The controller's dedicated architecture includes 16 internal SAS lanes, providing direct point-to-point connectivity for up to 16 SAS or SATA drives without requiring additional expansion cards. The prominent aluminum heatsink ensures optimal thermal management during intensive operations. The board's layout showcases four clearly marked ports and advanced circuitry that supports 12Gb/s SAS speeds and the impressive 4GB flash-backed write cache. This thoughtful design enables simultaneous RAID and HBA operations in Mixed Mode, delivering the flexibility needed for diverse enterprise storage requirements.

Technical Specifications

  • 16 internal SAS lanes for direct drive connectivity
  • 4GB flash-backed write cache for enhanced performance
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high-speed data transfer

Applications

  • High-performance enterprise storage deployment
  • Mixed-mode operations combining RAID and HBA functionality
  • Mission-critical data center implementations

Product details

Minne
Cache-minne

4 GB

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|sas controller|12Gb/s SAS Controller icon

    SAS Controller

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