This item, 869083-B21, is the HPE option part number for the product described as Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 (16 Int Lanes/4GB Cache/SmartCache) 12G SAS Modular LH Controller. Further details below.
Enhance your server's storage performance and data protection with the HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 modular controller. This high-performance 12G SAS controller features 16 internal lanes and a 4GB cache, significantly improving data access speeds. Benefit from SmartCache technology, which optimizes performance by intelligently caching frequently accessed data.
Supporting a wide range of RAID levels (0, 1, 1 ADM, 10, 10 ADM, 5, 50, 6, 60) this controller provides flexible data protection options to suit your specific needs. With a 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA interface, it ensures fast Data Transfer Rates. Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 and DL560 Gen10 servers, this controller offers a reliable and efficient storage solution.
HPE Option Part #: 869083-B21
HPE Spare Part #: 871041-001
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR 869083-B21:
- Brand: HPE
- Product Line: HPE Smart Array
- Model: P816i-a SR Gen10
- Buffer Size: 4 GB
- Channel Quantity: 16
- Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gbit/s
- Controller Interface: SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s
- RAID Levels: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1 ADM, RAID 10, RAID 10 ADM, RAID 5, RAID 50, RAID 6, RAID 60
- Interface Provided: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s (internal)
- Form Factor (Storage Controller): Plug-in card
- Host Bus Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Operating System Required: CentOS, Citrix XenServer, ClearOS, Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Server, Microsoft Windows Server, Oracle Linux, Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware vSphere (ESXi)
- Supported Devices: Disk array (RAID), Hard drive
- Features: Flash Backed Write-back Cache (FBWC), Low profile heatsink
- Maximum LUNs: 64
- Product Type: Storage controller (RAID)
RESOURCES FOR 869083-B21

COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT DL SERIES
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HPE PARTSURFER INFO FOR 869083-B21
Last updated: 5/2/2025
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