HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11 Storage Controllers
Genuine HPE storage controllers for the HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11, new and refurbished. The Gen11 portfolio is tri-mode — one controller family handling NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives — in PCIe plug-in and OCP form factors, with Intel VROC software RAID as the controller-free NVMe alternative.
DL560 Gen11 Storage Controller Specifications
- MR416i-p / MR416i-o: 16-lane tri-mode controllers with 8GB cache — the mainstream hardware-RAID choice
- MR408i-o: 8-lane OCP controller with 4GB cache
- MR216i-p / MR216i-o: 16-lane, cache-less — pass-through/HBA-style for software-defined storage
- SR932i-p: 32-lane controller with 8GB wide cache for the platform's largest arrays — requires an x16 riser slot
- Smart Array E208e-p: 8 external 12G SAS lanes for tape drives and external enclosures
- Cache protection: HPE 96W Smart Storage battery or Hybrid Capacitor with 260mm cable (one energy pack can back multiple controllers)
- Software RAID: Intel VROC options for direct-attached NVMe (RAID 0/1/5/10)
Cached controllers need cache protection. Pair the MR416i, MR408i, or SR932i-p with the HPE 96W Smart Storage battery or hybrid capacitor and the 260mm cable kit for this chassis — and plan your riser layout before choosing the SR932i-p, which requires a full x16 slot.
Which RAID controller does the DL560 Gen11 use?
| Controller | Form factor | Cache | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR416i-p / MR416i-o | PCIe / OCP | 8GB | Mainstream protected hardware RAID |
| MR408i-o | OCP | 4GB | Smaller cache-protected arrays |
| MR216i-p / MR216i-o | PCIe / OCP | None | HBA passthrough, vSAN/SDS, ZFS |
| SR932i-p | PCIe (x16 slot) | 8GB wide cache | Largest arrays, maximum drive count |
| Smart Array E208e-p | PCIe | None | External 12G SAS: tape, JBOD |
Choosing the Right DL560 Gen11 Storage Controller
- Cached controllers need cache protection: pair the MR416i, MR408i, or SR932i-p with the 96W battery or hybrid capacitor (260mm cable kits on this chassis).
- The SR932i-p needs a full x16 riser slot — plan riser selection around it.
- -p vs -o is placement, not performance: -p occupies a PCIe slot, -o an OCP bay. Choose based on what your NIC layout leaves free.
- Software-defined stacks (vSAN, Storage Spaces, ZFS) want the cache-less MR216i or direct-attach NVMe with VROC — hardware write-back cache works against them.
Complete Your DL560 Gen11 Build
Match your controller with DL560 Gen11 drives, then round out the system: memory, processors, networking adapters, power supplies, or everything on the DL560 Gen11 parts page. Previous generation: DL560 Gen10 controllers. Or browse all HPE parts by server model.
DL560 Gen11 Storage Controllers FAQ
Which RAID controllers are supported in the HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11?
The HPE tri-mode family: MR416i-p/-o (8GB cache), MR408i-o (4GB), the cache-less MR216i-p/-o, and the x32-lane SR932i-p with 8GB wide cache, plus the Smart Array E208e-p for external SAS. Intel VROC software RAID covers direct-attached NVMe.
What is the difference between the SR932i-p and MR416i controllers?
Scale. The SR932i-p provides 32 lanes and 8GB of wide cache for the platform's biggest internal arrays, and requires a full x16 riser slot; the 16-lane MR416i handles mainstream arrays in either a PCIe slot (-p) or OCP bay (-o).
Do DL560 Gen11 RAID controllers need a battery?
Cached controllers should be paired with the HPE 96W Smart Storage battery or hybrid capacitor (260mm cable kit on this chassis) to protect write-back cache during power loss. One energy pack can provide backup for multiple controllers; the cache-less MR216i needs none.
Can the DL560 Gen11 run NVMe drives without a RAID controller?
Yes - NVMe drives can direct-attach to the processors with Intel VROC providing RAID 0/1/5/10, no controller card needed. Note that direct-attach drives and tri-mode-controller drives cannot be mixed in one system.
What's the difference between -p and -o controller models?
Mounting: -p models are PCIe plug-in cards, -o models install in an OCP 3.0 bay. The controller silicon is the same - pick whichever slot type your configuration has free.
Can the DL560 Gen11 connect to tape drives or external storage?
Yes - the Smart Array E208e-p provides 8 external 12G SAS lanes for LTO tape drives and external enclosures, and 32Gb/64Gb Fibre Channel HBAs are available for SAN connectivity.
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