RAID Controllers & HBAs

Storage controllers for every major platform, including cache batteries and backup units.

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Controllers, Caches, and Batteries

We carry the full storage-controller ecosystem: Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, Broadcom/LSI MegaRAID, and plain HBAs for software-defined storage (ZFS, Ceph, Storage Spaces) where the OS — not the card — manages redundancy. Just as important are the consumables around them: cache batteries (BBU) and flash-backed write cache modules degrade on a schedule and silently disable write-back caching when they fail, dropping array performance sharply.

If your monitoring reports a cache battery fault or write-back disabled, the fix is usually a sub-$100 battery — one of the highest performance-per-dollar repairs in server hardware. Send the controller model and we will pinpoint the right battery or capacitor module.

Frequently Asked Questions

RAID controller or HBA — which do I need?

Hardware RAID (PERC, Smart Array, MegaRAID) when the controller manages the array; a plain HBA in IT mode when software like ZFS, Ceph, or vSAN needs direct drive access. Mixing the two models causes problems.

Why did my array get slow after a battery warning?

Controllers disable write-back caching when the cache battery fails to protect in-flight data, falling back to much slower write-through mode. Replacing the battery restores full performance.

Will a new controller recognize my existing array?

Same-family replacements (e.g. PERC to a compatible PERC) typically import the existing array configuration from the drives. We will confirm import compatibility for your exact models before you order.