HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus Storage Controllers

Genuine HPE storage controllers for the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus, new and refurbished. This platform introduced HPE's MR (MegaRAID) tri-mode controller family to the DL380 line — one controller handling NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives — in modular (-a) and PCIe plug-in (-p) form factors.

DL380 Gen10 Plus Storage Controller Specifications

• MR416i-a / MR416i-p: 16-lane tri-mode controllers with 4GB cache — NVMe/SAS 12G hardware RAID
• MR216i-a / MR216i-p: 16-lane, cache-less — pass-through/HBA-style for software-defined storage
• Form factors: -a models mount in the dedicated modular slot; -p models use a PCIe slot
• Cache protection: HPE Smart Storage battery / hybrid capacitor energy pack backs the cached MR416i models

Smart Carrier drives don't work here. HPE warns that SC drives will not function with this platform's MegaRAID-based MR controllers — use the drive part numbers listed for the Gen10 Plus, and pair cached MR416i models with their Smart Storage energy pack.

Which RAID controller does the DL380 Gen10 Plus use?

Choosing the Right DL380 Gen10 Plus Storage Controller

• Tri-mode means the controller follows the cage: pair the MR family with U.3 tri-mode cages to run NVMe, SAS, and SATA behind one controller.
• Cached models need their energy pack — budget the Smart Storage battery/capacitor into every MR416i build.
• Software-defined stacks (vSAN, Storage Spaces, ZFS) want the cache-less MR216i — hardware write-back cache works against them.
• Watch the Smart Carrier rule: SC-tray drives do not function behind these MegaRAID controllers — use the drive part numbers listed for this platform.

Complete Your DL380 Gen10 Plus Build

Match your controller with DL380 Gen10 Plus drives, then round out the system: memory, processors, networking adapters, power supplies, or everything on the DL380 Gen10 Plus parts page. Neighboring generations: DL380 Gen10 controllers and DL380 Gen11 controllers. Or browse all HPE parts by server model.

DL380 Gen10 Plus Storage Controllers FAQ

Which RAID controllers does the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus use?
The HPE MR tri-mode family introduced with this platform: MR416i-a and MR416i-p (16 lanes, 4GB cache) for hardware RAID, and the cache-less MR216i-a and MR216i-p for passthrough configurations.

What is the difference between -a and -p controller models?
Mounting: -a models install in the server's dedicated modular controller slot, keeping PCIe slots free; -p models are PCIe plug-in cards. The controller silicon is equivalent - pick by which slot your configuration has available.

Can DL380 Gen10 Smart Array controllers be used in the Gen10 Plus?
No - the Gen10 Plus moved to the MR (MegaRAID) tri-mode family. Its QuickSpecs list the MR416i and MR216i controllers, not the Gen10's P408i/P816i Smart Array line, and the two families use different drive ecosystems.

Do DL380 Gen10 Plus controllers work with Smart Carrier drives?
No - HPE warns that Smart Carrier (SC) drives will not function with these MegaRAID-based controllers. Use the Basic Carrier and cage-matched drive part numbers listed for this platform.

Do DL380 Gen10 Plus RAID controllers need a battery?
The cached MR416i models should be paired with the HPE Smart Storage energy pack (battery or hybrid capacitor) to protect write-back cache during power loss. The cache-less MR216i needs none.

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