HPE SmartArray P440 4GB FBWC 12Gb SAS RAID Controller PCIe x8

HPE Smart Array P440 Controller is a low-profile PCIe3 x8, 12 Gb/s SAS RAID controller designed for HPE ProLiant Gen9 rack and tower servers and Apollo systems. It delivers enterprise-class storage performance, supports increased internal storage scalability with an SAS expander card, and provides advanced data protection features to maintain server availability.

Advantages

The controller offers eight internal physical links and Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) to improve write performance and protect cached data. It supports online RAID level migration between RAID levels, global online spare capability, and pre-failure warnings to help reduce downtime and simplify maintenance.

Key specifications

• Interface: PCIe3 x8
• SAS speed: 12 Gb/s
• Form factor: low-profile
• Internal links: 8 physical links
• Cache protection: Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen9 rack and tower servers, Apollo systems

How to use

Install the controller into an available PCIe3 x8 slot in a compatible HPE server. Connect internal SAS targets directly or via an SAS expander to increase the number of drives. Configure RAID arrays through the server management utility or HPE management tools, enable FBWC if supported, and monitor status and pre-failure warnings to maintain data integrity and uptime.

Recommendations

Use with supported HPE ProLiant Gen9 or Apollo systems and compatible SAS expanders; follow HPE installation and firmware update procedures to ensure optimal performance and reliability.