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  • Page 1

    The HP Smart Array P411 is HP's PCI Express (PCIe) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) RAID controller. The low profile, half height card has 8 ports and utilizes DDR2-800 memory. 'The P411 is ideal for RAID 0/1, 5, 1+0 & 5+0 and can be upgraded with the 512MB battery- backed write cache (BBWC) or 512MB/1G Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC) modul[...]

  • Page 2

    Models HP Smart Array P411 Controller HP Smart Array P411/256 2-ports Ext PCIe x8 SAS Controller 462830-B21 HP Smart Array P411/512 BBWC 2-ports Ext PCIe x8 SAS Controller 462832-B21 HP Smart Array P411/512 FBWC 2-ports Ext PCIe x8 SAS Controller 578229-B21 HP Smart Array P411/1G FBWC 2-ports Ext PCIe x8 SAS Controller 572531-B21 QuickSpecs HP Smar[...]

  • Page 3

    The Smart Array Advantage HP's innovative design and integration work of the Smart Array family of products creates customer value that is unmatched in the industry. Use of Smart Array products across multiple applications results in a much lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than any other server storage RAID product. The HP Smart Array famil[...]

  • Page 4

    Online Management Features Online array expansion (with BBWC or FBWC) Online Advanced Capacity Expansion (with BBWC or FBWC and Smart Array Advanced Pack upgrade) Online logical drive extension (with BBWC or FBWC) Online RAID Level Migration (with BBWC or FBWC) Online Stripe Size Migration (with BBWC or FBWC) Offline Mirror splitting and recombinin[...]

  • Page 5

    Capacity Given the increasing need for high performance and rapid capacity expansion, the SA-P411 offers: Up to 48TB of external storage per controller with 1 x HP MSA2040 SAN Storage and 12 x 4TB LFF SAS hard drives Up to 24TB of external storage per controller with 1 x HP MSA2040 SAN Storage and 24 x 1TB SFF SAS hard drives Up to 384TB of externa[...]

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    Fault Tolerance Keeps data available and server running while a failed drive is being replaced; several fault tolerance configurations are supported including: RAID 6 with ADG (Advanced Data Guarding): This is the highest level of fault tolerance. It allocates two sets of parity data across drives and allows simultaneous write operations. This leve[...]

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    Warranty The warranty for this device is 3 years parts, labor and onsite. Pre-Failure Warranty : Drives attached to the Smart Array Controller and monitored under Insight Manager are supported by a Pre-Failure (replacement) Warranty. For complete details, consult the HP Support Center or refer to your HP Server Documentation. Warranty Upgrade Optio[...]

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    Server Support For up to date compatibility, please see the following URL for complete Smart Array P411 Controller compatibility and support information: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers/index.html Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 2003 x64 Microsoft Windows 2003 Microsoft Windows 2003 x84 Microsoft Wind[...]

  • Page 9

    An alternative method for easily viewing, creating, and deleting multiple arrays and logical volumes during system power up. For advanced array configurations use ACU NOTE: For advanced array configurations use ACU. HP Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU) In depth diagnostic and reporting utility for all Smart Array controllers QuickSpecs HP Smart Array [...]

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    Service and Support HP Care Pack Services: Packaged server and storage services for increased uptime, productivity and ROI When you buy HP server and storage products and solutions, it's also a good time to think about what levels of support you may need. Our portfolio of service options reduce deployment and management worries while helping y[...]

  • Page 11

    Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product Recommended Services Hardware Options Support HP Care Packs provide support for all HP-branded hardware options qualified for inclusion in your server or storage solution. Any additional HP-qualified options installed within the server are covered at the same service le[...]

  • Page 12

    Optional HP Care Pack Services that will enhance your HP product experience Optional Services 3-Year HP Hardware Support Onsite Call-to-Repair (CTR) Service, 6- or 24-hour As an alternative to our recommended support level, for customers who need committed call-to-repair for server hardware. Provides your IT manager with a team of support specialis[...]

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    HP Insight Remote Support software delivers secure remote support for your HP Servers and Storage, 24 X 7, so you can spend less time solving problems and more time focused on your business. You can have your systems remotely monitored for hardware failure using secure technology that's been proven at thousands of companies around the world. I[...]

  • Page 14

    Upgrade Options HP Optional Upgrades HP 512MB P-Series Battery Backed Write Cache Upgrade 462967-B21 HP 650 mAh P-Series Battery NOTE: To enable BBWC on the 256MB cache. 462969-B21 HP 512MB Flash Backed Write Cache 534916-B21 HP 1GB Flash Backed Cache 534562-B21 HP Smart Array Advanced Pack including 1yr 24x7 Technical Support and Updates Single Se[...]

  • Page 15

    HP MDS600 with Dual I/O Modules Disk System AJ866A NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for additional information including configuration steps and additional options needed for a complete solution at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13257_div/13257_div.html HP Tape Backup NOTE: For the complete range of StorageWorks tape drives, autoload[...]

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    HP SAS MIN-MIN 1X-4M Cable Assembly Kit NOTE: Use this cable to connect HP StorageWorks SAS external tape devices to HP SAS controllers with external Mini-SAS (SFF8088) connectors. AE465A HP 2m External Mini-SAS to 4x1 Mini-SAS Cable NOTE: One cable is required for every four drives. Use this cable to connect HP StorageWorks MSL SAS Tape Libraries [...]

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    Dimensions (excluding bracket) Low Profile PCIe Form Factor 19.05 cm x 24.13 cm x 5.72 cm (7.5 in x 9.5 in x 2.25 in) Disk Drive and Enclosure Protocol Support - Transfer rate 6Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 3Gb/s SATA (Serial AT Attachment) SAS Connectors 2 external (Mini SAS) x8 wide port connectors Data Transfer Method x8 5G PCIe 2.0 Express (4[...]

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    Environment-friendly Products and Approach End-of-life Management and Recycling Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green . To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your neares[...]