HPE 633540-001 – Smart Array P420
Key Features
- Hardware RAID controller for Gen8 servers
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and nested RAID
- SAS and SATA drive compatibility
- 2GB flash-backed write cache support
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HPE 633540-001 Smart Array P420
Overview
The HPE 633540-001 is a Smart Array P420 RAID controller designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers. It provides hardware-based RAID functionality to manage internal server storage with improved performance and data protection.
It supports multiple RAID levels, enabling redundancy and performance optimization for enterprise workloads. The controller is used with SAS and SATA drives, allowing flexible storage configurations in server environments.
It is deployed as an internal storage controller within supported ProLiant Gen8 systems, integrating directly into the server’s storage architecture. It is designed for enterprise-grade reliability in mission-critical workloads.
It is commonly used in virtualization, database hosting, and general enterprise applications requiring stable RAID performance and data protection.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
Used in HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers for RAID-based storage configurations. Common in virtualization hosts, file servers, and enterprise workloads requiring redundancy and consistent storage performance. Also used in mid-range data center deployments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | 633540-001 |
| Product Type | Smart Array RAID Controller |
| Controller Model | P420 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 5+0, 6, 6+0 |
| Form Factor | Plug-in / Internal |
| Drive Interface | SAS / SATA |
| Cache Memory | 2 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache |
| Ports | 2 x Mini-SAS |
| Max Drive Support | Up to 200 drives (system dependent) |
| Storage Management | HPE Smart Storage Administrator |
| Cache Protection | Battery / capacitor supported |
| Encryption Support | Enabled with Smart Array features |
| 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 in HPE environments.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.013 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.0 × 4.5 × 0.5 cm |
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