Brand: HPE · SKU: 749974-B21 · MPN: 749974-B21 · Category: Components
The HPE 749974-B21 is the HP Smart Array P440ar Controller, a Flexible Smart Array, 12 Gb/s SAS RAID controller designed to provide enterprise-class storage performance, increased internal scalability with a SAS Expander Card, and data protection for HPE ProLiant Gen9 rack and tower servers. It features eight internal physical links across 2 x4 ports. It includes an integrated 2 GB DDR3-1866 Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC) for improved data reliability and to reduce latency in write-intensive applications. Advanced functionality includes online RAID level migration between any RAID levels with FBWC, global online spare, and pre-failure warning. It supports optional HPE SmartCache for read/write acceleration and optional HPE Secure Encryption for data at rest protection. Configuration and management are handled by the HPE Smart Storage Administrator software. Data compatibility allows for simple migration to controllers with higher performance or capacity. The Gen9 family of controllers
| Model | P440ar/2GB FBWC |
|---|---|
| Host Bus | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Form Factor | Flexible Card |
| Product Type | Storage Controller (RAID) |
| Interface Type | SATA 6Gbps / SAS 12Gbps |
| Internal Ports | 8 physical links across 2 x4 ports (Dual Port) |
| Cache Buffer Size | 2 GB Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1.2 GBps (12 Gb/s SAS) |
| RAID Levels Supported (Mentioned) | 0, 1, 1 ADM, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Warranty | 90 Days (Varies, some listings mention 3 years or 1 year) |
| Weight | 15.87 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.30 inch (Height) x 1.20 inch (Width) x 4.10 inch (Depth) |
The HPE 749974-B21 is a 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller with 2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), providing enterprise-class storage performance and data protection for HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers. It supports up to 8 internal SAS/SATA drives and features advanced RAID management capabilities.
Yes, this HPE Smart Array P440ar/2GB FBWC 12Gb 2-ports Int FIO SAS Controller (749974-B21) is 100% genuine HPE hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE Smart Array P440ar/2GB FBWC 12Gb 2-ports Int FIO SAS Controller includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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