HPE Smart Array P204i-c SR Gen10 12G SAS RAID Controller
The HPE Smart Array P204i-c SR Gen10 is an enterprise-class modular RAID controller designed for HPE Synergy Compute Modules. It supports 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA storage devices and provides four internal SAS lanes for connecting compatible internal storage.
The controller features 1GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), PCI Express 3.0 connectivity, and HPE Smart Array technology for reliable storage management and RAID performance. It also operates in Mixed Mode, allowing RAID logical drives and HBA physical-drive access to operate simultaneously.
HPE Smart Array P204i-c SR Gen10 Features
- 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA storage support
- 4 internal SAS lanes across one internal SAS port
- 1GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)
- PCI Express 3.0 x4 host interface
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 support
- Mixed Mode RAID and HBA operation
- HPE Smart Array Smart Path support
- UEFI and Legacy boot support
- Optional HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
HPE |
| Product |
HPE Smart Array P204i-c SR Gen10 |
| Part Number |
804424-B21 |
| Controller Type |
Type-c Modular Controller |
| Host Interface |
PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
| Storage Protocol |
12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA |
| Internal SAS Lanes |
4 |
| Internal Port |
1 x internal SAS port |
| Cache |
1GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) |
| Cache Memory |
40-bit wide DDR4-2100 |
| RAID Levels |
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Advanced Mirroring |
RAID 1 ADM / RAID 10 ADM |
| Maximum Physical Drives |
Up to 238 |
| Maximum Logical Drives |
Up to 64 |
| Operating Mode |
Mixed Mode RAID + HBA |
| Boot Support |
UEFI and Legacy |
| SSD Acceleration |
HPE Smart Path |
| Secure Encryption |
HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption, optional license |
| Primary Platform |
HPE Synergy Compute Modules |
HPE P204i-c SR Gen10 RAID Controller Performance
The P204i-c SR Gen10 provides a 12Gb/s SAS storage interface with four internal SAS lanes. Each SAS lane supports up to 12Gb/s theoretical bandwidth, while compatible SATA devices operate at up to 6Gb/s.
1GB Flash-Backed Write Cache
The controller includes 1GB Flash-Backed Write Cache for improved write performance and cache protection. The cache uses 40-bit wide DDR4-2100 memory and is designed for enterprise storage workloads.
Mixed Mode RAID and HBA
One of the key capabilities of the P204i-c SR Gen10 is Mixed Mode operation. This allows RAID logical drives and physical drives operating through HBA functionality to be used simultaneously, providing greater flexibility for storage configurations.
Supported RAID Levels
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- RAID 5
- RAID 6
- RAID 10
- RAID 1 ADM
- RAID 10 ADM
HPE Synergy Compatibility
The HPE Smart Array P204i-c SR Gen10 is specifically documented by HPE for HPE Synergy Compute Modules. HPE identifies it as a Type-c modular controller rather than a standard PCIe plug-in card.
HPE documentation lists the P204i-c SR Gen10 for HPE Synergy platforms, while the related P204i-b SR Gen10 is used for HPE ProLiant server blades. Verify the exact Synergy compute module and backplane configuration before purchasing.
Storage Management Features
- Array expansion
- Array healing
- Drive movement
- Array re-mirroring
- Spare management
- Logical drive extension
- RAID and stripe-size migration
- Rapid Parity Initialization
- Rapid rebuild
- Drive sanitization
Applications
- HPE Synergy server storage deployments
- Enterprise SAS and SATA storage arrays
- Virtualization storage infrastructure
- Database server storage
- Business application servers
- RAID storage protection and performance optimization
- Mixed RAID and HBA storage configurations
HPE P204i-c SR Gen10 Battery Requirement
HPE specifies the HPE 96W Smart Storage Battery with 260mm cable kit, part number P01367-B21, as a separately sold option for the P204i-c controller. The Smart Storage Battery provides the required cache protection solution for the controller.
HPE P204i-c SR Gen10 Price in Bangladesh
The price of the HPE Smart Array P204i-c SR Gen10 12G SAS RAID Controller in Bangladesh may vary depending on condition, warranty, configuration, and availability. Contact Datacom Technologies (BD) for current Bangladesh pricing and availability.
Why Choose HPE Smart Array P204i-c SR Gen10?
- 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA storage support
- 1GB Flash-Backed Write Cache
- Four internal SAS lanes
- Mixed Mode RAID and HBA functionality
- Supports multiple enterprise RAID levels
- HPE Smart Path SSD acceleration
- Designed specifically for HPE Synergy Compute Modules
Buy HPE P204i-c SR Gen10 RAID Controller in Bangladesh
For the HPE Smart Array P204i-c SR Gen10 12G SAS RAID Controller, contact Datacom Technologies (BD) for Bangladesh pricing, compatibility assistance, warranty information, and availability.
Email: sales@datacom.com.bd
Product: HPE Smart Array P204i-c SR Gen10 12G SAS RAID Controller
Part Number: 804424-B21
Primary Compatibility: HPE Synergy Compute Modules
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