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HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 RAID Controller
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Product Specification
| Brand | HPE |
| SKU | RAID-HP-P408IA-G10 |
| Controller Type | 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller |
| Model | HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR |
| Cache | 2GB Flash Backed Cache |
| Drive Support | SAS / SATA Drives |
| RAID Levels | 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 10 |
| RAID Levels | 50 / 60 |
| Compatibility | HPE Gen10 Servers |
| Compatible Servers | DL360 / DL380 Gen10 |
| Smart Storage Battery | Required |
| Condition | Refurbished and Tested |
About This Product
Overview
The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 RAID Controller is built for HPE Gen10 server environments that need flexible, hardware-based storage management. With support for SAS and SATA drives, it provides a practical way to organize internal storage across a range of server workloads. This controller is designed for use in compatible HPE systems, including DL360 and DL380 Gen10 servers, making it a strong fit for businesses that want to maintain consistency across their server infrastructure. Its 12Gb/s SAS interface supports modern drive connectivity, while the Smart Array platform is widely used in HPE server deployments for dependable RAID configuration and storage control. For IT teams managing mixed drive types or planning scalable storage layouts, this controller offers a straightforward path to building a structured and efficient storage environment.
Performance & Scalability
With support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, the P408i-a SR gives administrators the flexibility to choose a RAID level that matches performance, redundancy, or capacity goals. That range makes it suitable for a variety of server roles, from general-purpose business applications to environments where data protection is a priority. The included 2GB Flash Backed Cache helps support write operations and contributes to responsive storage behavior in supported configurations. Because it is intended for HPE Gen10 servers, the controller integrates into a platform that is already designed for enterprise use, helping simplify deployment and ongoing management. The requirement for a Smart Storage Battery should also be considered when planning installation, as it is part of the supported storage architecture for this controller.
Storage Flexibility
This RAID controller supports both SAS and SATA drives, giving system builders and IT departments more options when selecting storage media. That flexibility can be useful when standardizing server builds or when expanding existing storage configurations with compatible drives. The ability to work with multiple RAID levels also allows storage to be tailored to the needs of the application, whether the priority is speed, fault tolerance, or a balance of both. In HPE Gen10 servers such as the DL360 and DL380, the controller can be used to help structure internal storage in a way that supports long-term planning and easier administration. For organizations that need a controller suited to a range of drive types and RAID strategies, this model provides a versatile foundation.
Why Choose This Product?
The HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 RAID Controller is a practical choice for buyers looking for a compatible HPE storage controller with broad RAID support and 12Gb/s SAS connectivity. It is well suited for replacing or expanding storage capabilities in supported Gen10 servers, especially where SAS and SATA drive compatibility is important. The 2GB Flash Backed Cache adds value for workloads that benefit from cached write performance, while the range of supported RAID levels helps adapt the controller to different storage requirements. As a refurbished and tested component, it offers a reliable option for maintaining or upgrading HPE server systems without changing the overall platform design. For IT hardware buyers focused on compatibility, flexibility, and enterprise storage control, this controller is a solid fit.
About this RAID controller
HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 RAID controller with 2GB flash backed cache and 12Gb/s SAS, for ProLiant DL360 and DL380 Gen10, refurbished. Tested and stocked in Doha, delivered across Qatar within a day.
The Smart Array P408i-a SR is HPE's mainstream integrated RAID controller for ProLiant Gen10 servers, mounting in the dedicated storage slot of the DL360 Gen10 and DL380 Gen10 rather than a PCIe slot. It provides a 12Gb/s SAS interface for SAS and SATA drives, 2GB of flash backed write cache and RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, and it requires the HPE Smart Storage battery to enable its cache. It is the controller ServerDove fits to its own assembled DL380 Gen10 servers, and it is refurbished.
Buyers in Qatar fit the P408i-a to a Gen10 barebone or to a server that arrived with the cacheless software RAID chipset, gaining hardware RAID with a cache for databases, virtual machines and storage roles. ServerDove keeps it in Doha stock alongside its Gen10 chassis.
- Interface
- 12Gb/s SAS
- Cache
- 2GB flash backed
- RAID levels
- 0 to 60
- Form
- Integrated slot
- Servers
- DL360, DL380 Gen10
Part numbers and identification
Buyers search for "P408i-a SR Gen10", "HPE P408i-a 2GB", "DL380 Gen10 RAID controller" and "Smart Array P408i-a".
| SKU | RAID-HP-P408IA-G10 |
| Model | HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR |
| Controller type | 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller, integrated |
Specification
| Controller type | 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller |
| Cache | 2GB flash backed |
| Drive support | SAS and SATA |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Compatibility | HPE Gen10 servers |
| Compatible servers | DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10 |
| Smart Storage battery | Required |
Gen10 controllers run in mixed mode, presenting RAID logical drives and pass-through disks at the same time, which suits hypervisors that manage some disks directly. The 2GB cache with flash backing lets write-back caching run safely once the Smart Storage battery is fitted and charged; without the battery the controller works in write-through mode and RAID 5 writes are slow. Eight internal lanes over two connectors serve one 8SFF cage, and an expander is needed for sixteen or more bays.
Compatible servers
| Server | Generation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 | Gen10, 1U | Integrated storage slot |
| HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 | Gen10, 2U | Integrated storage slot |
Installation
Power the server down and unplug it. Seat the card in the dedicated slot on the system board, secure its retaining screw, connect the two SAS cables from the backplane, and make sure a Smart Storage battery is fitted and connected in the chassis. Boot, update the controller firmware through HPE's service pack, wait for the battery to charge, and create logical drives in Smart Storage Administrator.
In the box
- The part as described, with the part number shown
Images are for illustration. The unit supplied is the one described in the specification and may differ cosmetically.
Not included
- The server or system it installs into
- Mounting hardware, screws or caddies unless listed
- Cables unless listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Which HPE servers are compatible with this RAID controller?
This controller is compatible with HPE Gen10 servers and is noted for use with DL360 and DL380 Gen10 systems.
What drive types does the HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR support?
It supports both SAS and SATA drives, giving you flexibility when building or expanding storage.
Which RAID levels are supported?
The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
Does this controller include cache?
Yes, it includes 2GB Flash Backed Cache.
Is a Smart Storage Battery required?
Yes, a Smart Storage Battery is required for this controller.
Why buy refurbished?
Enterprise-grade performance at a fraction of the price of new.
Fully tested and verified
Every unit goes through hardware diagnostics before dispatch: POST tests, burn-in, memory checks and power supply verification.
Enterprise performance for less
Refurbished units deliver the same hardware capability as new, at significantly lower upfront cost, freeing budget for CPUs, memory and storage.
Available now
New enterprise hardware carries lead times of weeks or months. Our stock is held in Doha and ready to ship within 24 hours.
Backed by support
Warranty on every unit we sell, with installation and ongoing hardware support available across Qatar.