HPE MR408i-o Gen11 SPDM Storage Controller

The HPE MR408i-o Gen11 SPDM Storage Controller is a high-performance NVMe/SAS RAID controller designed for HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers. It delivers exceptional data transfer rates and advanced security features, making it ideal for enterprise storage environments.

Advantages

This controller offers a compact OCP 3.0 SFF form factor, supporting up to 8 direct NVMe/SAS/SATA drives with expandability via SAS expanders. It features 4GB DDR4 Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC) for data protection and supports a wide range of RAID levels including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. The integrated SPDM (Security Protocol and Data Model) ensures robust security for data in transit.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed storage connectivity
• HPE ProLiant Gen11 server deployments
• Applications needing RAID protection and NVMe performance

Key specifications

• Controller Type: NVMe/SAS RAID Controller
• Host Interface: PCIe Gen4 x8
• Form Factor: OCP 3.0 Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Internal Ports: 8 (supporting NVMe/SAS/SATA drives)
• Cache Memory: 4GB DDR4 (Flash Backed Write Cache - FBWC)
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Supported Drives: NVMe SSDs, SAS HDDs/SSDs, SATA HDDs/SSDs
• Max Drive Support: 8 direct drives (expandable with SAS expanders)
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 22.5 Gbps (SAS), PCIe Gen4 speeds (NVMe)
• Processor: Broadcom MegaRAID
• Management Software: HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), UEFI, Broadcom MegaRAID Storage Manager
• Security Features: SPDM support
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen11 Servers
• Internal Connector Type: 2x SFF-8654 (SlimSAS) internal connectors
• Advanced Features: Online RAID Level Migration, Online Capacity Expansion, Patrol Read, Consistency Check, SSD Wear Monitoring
• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 55°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this controller with HPE Gen11 servers and use NVMe SSDs for maximum throughput. Ensure proper cooling and airflow in the server chassis.