What are HPE Flexible Smart Array Controllers?

Posted by HPE Storage Specialist on Jan 18, 2023

HPE Flexible Smart Array controllers are a powerful and versatile solution for managing storage in your data center. These controllers offer a wide range of features and capabilities that make them a great choice for businesses of all sizes and industries.

The main difference between Flexible Smart Array controllers and other Smart Array controllers is that Flexible Smart Array controllers do not consume a PCIe slot in your server.

One of the key benefits of HPE Flexible Smart Array controllers is their flexibility. They are designed to work with a variety of storage media, including SAS and SATA hard drives, SSDs, and NVMe drives. This means that you can use the controller to manage storage for a wide range of applications and workloads, from basic file storage to high-performance databases.

Another great feature of HPE Flexible Smart Array controllers is their ability to provide advanced data protection. They offer a variety of data protection options, including RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50, as well as advanced features like drive encryption and remote replication. This means that you can protect your data from various types of failures and ensure that it is always available when you need it.

HPE Flexible Smart Array controllers also offer a high level of performance. They are designed to handle large amounts of data and can support high IOPS and bandwidth. This makes them ideal for use in high-performance workloads like databases and virtualization environments.

Another important aspect of HPE Flexible Smart Array controllers is the level of scalability they offer. These controllers are designed to grow with your business, allowing you to add more storage as needed. This means that you can start small and scale up as your storage needs increase.

Finally, HPE Flexible Smart Array controllers come with a variety of management tools that make it easy to monitor and manage your storage. These tools include a web-based management interface, as well as command-line and scripting interfaces. This means that you can monitor and manage your storage from anywhere, at any time.

Overall, HPE Flexible Smart Array controllers are a powerful and versatile solution for managing storage in your data center. They offer a wide range of features and capabilities that make them a great choice for businesses of all sizes and industries. Whether you need to manage storage for a basic file server or a high-performance database, HPE Flexible Smart Array controllers have got you covered.

The best way to shop for Smart Array controllers is by your HPE server model, or you can contact Global One Technology with any questions about HPE SSDs.