HPE 631679-B21 – Smart Array P420i
Key Features
- Embedded hardware RAID controller for Gen8
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and nested levels
- SAS and SATA drive compatibility
- Flash-backed write cache support included
Please fill the form to get price quote.
HPE 631679-B21 – Smart Array P420i
Overview
The HPE 631679-B21 is a Smart Array P420i RAID controller designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers. It provides hardware-based RAID management for internal server storage to ensure data protection and improved I/O performance.
It supports multiple RAID levels to enable redundancy and performance optimization across enterprise storage workloads. The controller works with SAS and SATA drives to support flexible storage configurations.
It is integrated into ProLiant server architectures as an embedded controller, making it part of the system board storage subsystem rather than a separate add-in card in most deployments.
It is widely used in enterprise environments requiring stable RAID performance for virtualization, databases, and general-purpose server workloads.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
Used in HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers for internal RAID storage setups. Common in virtualization hosts, file servers, and enterprise applications requiring redundant and reliable local storage performance. Also used in mid-sized data center deployments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | 631679-B21 |
| Product Type | Smart Array |
| Controller Model | P420i |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 5+0, 6, 6+0 |
| Form Factor | Embedded (iLO integrated) |
| Drive Interface | SAS / SATA |
| Cache Memory | 1 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache |
| Ports | Internal embedded connections |
| Max Drive Support | Up to 200 drives (system dependent) |
| Storage Management | HPE Smart Storage Administrator |
| Encryption Support | Smart Array encryption capability |
| Cache Backup | Battery / capacitor supported |
| Platform | HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers |
Compatibility / Ecosystem
Compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8 server platforms. Integrates with HPE Smart Storage Administrator and supports SAS/SATA backplanes and enterprise storage expansion enclosures within HPE ecosystems.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.75 × 10.67 × 5.61 cm |
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.