HPE Smart Array P420 2-Port 6Gb SAS RAID Controller – PCIe 3.0
The HPE Smart Array P420 is an enterprise-class internal SAS RAID controller designed for compatible HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers. It provides two internal x8 mini-SAS ports and supports 6Gb/s SAS and 3Gb/s SATA storage devices, making it suitable for server storage, RAID configuration and data protection applications.
The P420 uses a low-profile PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and was offered with 1GB or 2GB Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC) configurations. The bare P420 controller board is identified by HPE as 633538-001, while complete 1GB and 2GB FBWC controller options include 631670-B21 and 631671-B21 respectively.
HPE Smart Array P420 RAID Controller Features
- Enterprise-class internal SAS RAID controller
- Two internal x8 wide mini-SAS ports
- 6Gb/s SAS storage interface
- 3Gb/s SATA storage support
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
- Low-profile PCIe form factor
- Available with 1GB or 2GB FBWC configurations
- Supports hardware RAID for compatible HPE server storage configurations
- Designed for selected HPE ProLiant Gen8 rack and tower servers
HPE P420 Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
HPE |
| Product |
Smart Array P420 Controller |
| Controller Board Part Number |
633538-001 |
| 1GB FBWC Option |
631670-B21 |
| 2GB FBWC Option |
631671-B21 |
| Controller Type |
Internal SAS RAID Controller |
| Form Factor |
Low Profile PCIe |
| Host Interface |
PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Internal SAS Ports |
2 x internal x8 wide mini-SAS |
| SAS Transfer Rate |
Up to 6Gb/s |
| SATA Transfer Rate |
Up to 3Gb/s |
| Storage Protocols |
SAS and SATA |
| Cache Options |
1GB or 2GB FBWC, configuration dependent |
| Supported Platform |
Selected HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers |
HPE Smart Array P420 RAID Levels
The P420 platform supports multiple hardware RAID configurations depending on the installed cache configuration and firmware. Supported RAID capabilities include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, RAID 5, RAID 5+0, RAID 6 and RAID 6+0. Certain advanced RAID levels require appropriate cache and controller configuration.
HPE P420 Compatibility
The HPE Smart Array P420 is designed for selected HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers. HPE documentation lists the controller across compatible ProLiant platforms including systems such as the DL160 Gen8, DL360p Gen8, DL380p Gen8 and ML350p Gen8, with exact support depending on the server configuration.
The P420 is an internal controller and should not be confused with the P421 external SAS controller. HPE documentation specifically identifies the P420 with two internal x8 wide mini-SAS ports, while the P421 provides two external x8 wide mini-SAS ports.
Applications
- HPE ProLiant Gen8 server storage expansion
- Internal SAS and SATA disk arrays
- Hardware RAID configuration
- Server data protection and storage management
- Enterprise file and application servers
- Database server storage
- Virtualization server storage
- Replacement or upgrade of compatible Smart Array controllers
HPE Smart Array P420 Price in Bangladesh
For the latest HPE Smart Array P420 2-Port SAS RAID Controller price in Bangladesh, contact Datacom Technologies (BD). Pricing and availability may vary depending on the exact part number, cache configuration, product condition and warranty.
Why Choose HPE Smart Array P420?
- Enterprise-class HPE Smart Array RAID technology
- Dual internal x8 mini-SAS connectivity
- 6Gb/s SAS and 3Gb/s SATA support
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
- Available with 1GB or 2GB FBWC configurations
- Suitable for compatible HPE ProLiant Gen8 server platforms
Buy HPE Smart Array P420 in Bangladesh
To purchase the HPE Smart Array P420 2-Port SAS RAID Controller in Bangladesh, contact Datacom Technologies (BD) for current pricing, exact part-number availability and server compatibility confirmation.
Email: sales@datacom.com.bd
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