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HPE Smart Array P840 Controller
Overview
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HPE Smart Array P840 Controller
The HPE Smart Array P840 Controller is a full height, PCIe3 x8, 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller that provides enterprise-class storage
performance, increased internal scalability, and data protection for
internal physical links and delivers increased server uptime by providing advanced storage functionality, including online RA
level migration between any RAID levels with FBWC, global online spare, and pre
drives without need for the SAS Expander Card providing point to point connectivity to SSDs for lower latency. This controlle
transportable FBWC allowing the data in the cache to be migrated to a new controller.
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resulting in simple upgrade process.
Models
HPE Smart Array P840
Controller
HPE Smart Array P840/4GB FBWC 12Gb 2-ports Int SAS Controller
726897-B21
to be purchased separately if this is the first P-series Smart Array controller on your Gen9 server.
HPE ProLiant Gen9 rack and tower servers. It features 16
ID
-failure warning. This controller supports 16
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n9 controllers support the HPE Smart Storage Battery that allows multiple Smart Array controllers to be supported,
NOTE: HPE Smart Array P840/4GB FBWC controller option kit does not include the HPE Smart Storage Battery the backup
power source necessary to protect the data on the Flash-backed Write Cache. HPE Smart Storage Battery is an item that has
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Standard Features
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Key Features
• Storage interface (SAS/SATA)
Ports
• Internal: 16 SAS/SATA physical links across 2 x8 port
Performance
• 12Gb/s SAS (1200 MB/s theoretical bandwidth per physical lane)
1866 Flash Back Write Cache provides up to 14.9GB/s maximum
Online Management
Features
• Online array expansion
Fault Prevention
The following features offer detection of possible failures before they occur, allowing preventive action
o 16 physical links across 2 x8 internal ports
o 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA technology
o Mix-and-match SAS and SATA drives to the same controller
o Support for SAS tape drives, SAS tape autoloaders and SAS tape libraries
• 4 GiBytes Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)
• PCI Express Gen3 x8 link
• RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, 10 ADM (Advanced Data Mirroring)
• RAID or HBA mode
• Legacy and UEFI boot operation
• Up to 200 physical drives
• Up to 64 logical drives
• HPE SmartCache (license included)
• HPE Secure Encryption (optional license)
• HPE SSD Smart Path
• VMware Virtual SAN certified
• Rapid Parity Initialization (RPI)
• Rapid rebuild
• Drive Erase
• Performance Optimization-Degraded Reads and Read Coalescing
• Power Efficiency
• Seamless upgrades to and from other HPE Smart Array controllers
• Recovery ROM to protect against controller ROM corruption
• Full-height, half-length standard PCI Express plug-in card
o Dimension (excluding bracket): 6.6 in x 4.4 in x 0.6 in (16.8 cm x 11.1 cm x 1.5 cm)
• 6Gb/s SATA (600 MB/s theoretical bandwidth per physical lane)
• PCI Express Gen3 x8 link width
• 4 GiBytes 72-bit wide DDR3-
cache bandwidth
• Read ahead caching
• Write-back caching
• Online capacity expansion
• Online logical drive extension
• Online RAID level migration
• Online stripe size migration
• Online mirror split, recombine, and rollback
• Online active drive replacement
• Online drive firmware upgrade
• Online and high performance offline Rapid Parity Initialization (RPI)
• Unlimited global online spares assignment
• User selectable expand and rebuild priority
• User selectable RAID level and stripe size
• User selectable read and write cache sizes
• Supports Predictive Spare Activation
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to be taken:
Fault Recovery
Minimizes downtime, reconstructs data, and facilitates a quick recovery from drive failure
ontroller maintains
the last known working version of firmware. If the firmware becomes corrupt, the controller will
HPE SmartCache
The HPE SmartCache feature is a controller-based read and write caching solution in a DAS
environment that caches the most frequently accessed data ("hot" data) onto lower latency SSDs to
dynamically accelerate applicat
supports any HPE ProLiant Gen9 supported HDD for bulk storage and any HPE ProLiant Gen9
supported SSD as an accelerator. HPE SmartCache is deployed and managed using the HPE Smart
Storage Admin
For more information please visit: http://www.hpe.com/servers/smartcache
HPE Secure Encryption
HPE Secure Encryption is a Smart Array controller-based data encryption solution for ProLiant Gen9
servers that protects sensitive, mission critical data. This is an enterprise
data at rest on any bulk storage attached to the HPE Smart Array co
cache memory of the controller. HPE Secure Encryption is an optional license per server requiring
encryption enablement (see Related Options for more information on the license).
The solution is available for both local and
Management Mode is focused on single server deployment where there is one Master key per
controller that is managed by the user. Remote Key Management Mode is for enterprise wide
deployments from just a few
For more information on please visit: http://www.hpe.com/servers/secureencryption
HPE SSD Smart Path
The HPE SSD Smart Path feature included in the Smart Array software stack improves Solid State Disk
(SSD) read performance. With up to 4x better SSD read performance, HPE SSD Smart Path chooses
the optimum path to the SSD and accelerates reads for all RAID levels and RAID 0 writes. HPE SSD
Smart Path requires upd
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included as a base feature on HPE Smart Array P-series controllers.
Warranty
The warranty for this device is 3 years parts only.
Pre-Failure Warranty: Drives attached to the Smart Array Controller and monitored under Insight
• S.M.A.R.T.: Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology first developed at HPE detects
possible hard disk failure before it occurs, allowing replacement of the component before
failure occurs.
• Drive Parameter Tracking monitors drive operational parameters, predicting failure and
notifying the administrator.
• Dynamic Sector Repairing continually performs background surface scans on the hard disk
drives during inactive periods and automatically remaps bad sectors, ensuring data integrity.
• Smart Array Cache Tracking monitors integrity of controller cache, allowing pre-failure
preventative maintenance.
• Recovery ROM: This feature provides unique redundancy that protects from a ROM image
corruption. A new version of firmware can be flashed to the ROM while the c
revert back to the previous version of firmware and continue operating. This reduces the risk
of flashing firmware to the controller.
• On-Line Spares: There is no limit to the number of spare drives that can be installed prior to
drive failure. If a failure occurs, recovery begins with an On-Line Spare and data is
reconstructed automatically.
• DRAM ECC corrects against single bit data and address corruption.
ion workloads. The HPE SmartCache architecture is flexible and
istrator (HPE SSA). HPE SmartCache license comes standard with the P840 controller.
remote key management mode deployments. Local Key
servers to thousands of servers.
ated firmware, drivers, and configuration utility available at:
. HPE SSD Smart Path is ideal for read intensive workloads and is
.
-class encryption solution for
ntrollers including data on the
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Manager are supported by a Pre-Failure (replacement) Warranty. For complete details, consult the HPE
Support Center or refer to your HPE Server Documentation.
Warranty Upgrade Options
• Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours
• Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 9 hours x 5 days to 24 hours x 7 days
• Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years
• Warranty upgrade options can come in the form of Care Packs, which are sold at the HPE
System level to which this product attaches.
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Compatibility
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Server Support
HPE ProLiant DL80 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML150 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9
Apollo 4500
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Server
VMware vSphere ESXi
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
Oracle Solaris
Oracle Linux
Canonical Ubuntu
CentOS
Wind River
Citrix XenServer
NOTE: For a complete and up-to-date list of certified and supported OS versions for HPE Smart
Array controllers, please refer to the HPE Smart Array Operating System Support Matrix at:
http://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA6
NOTE:
Virtualization Software, please visit our Support Matrix at: http://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport
Storage Management
HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA)
Comprehensive management for HPE Smart Storage products with advanced scripting and diagnostic
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HPE Systems Insight Manager
Powerful server and server options/storage manager tool with configuration/diagnostic utilities
HPE Storage Management Utility
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For more information on HPE's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and
Software Suite
features and simplified and intuitive interface and functionality. For more information please visit:
Offers the simplest method for configuring the storage system via Initial System Configuration Wizard
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Service and Support
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Parts and materials
HPE will provide HPE-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to maintain the covered
replaced by HPE due to malfunction.
Related Services
HPE Server Hardware Installation
Warranty and Support Services will extend to include HPE options configured with your server
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Recommended Option
This controller is a Recommended Option. Offering the best combination of performance, value and
availability, Recommended Options have been selected by HPE experts to provide the right technology
for a range of workloads and market segments.
security experience, Recommended Options provide the best fit with timely availability.
Additional Service
Information
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hardware product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available and recommended
engineering improvements.
Parts and components that have reached their maximum supported lifetime and/or the maximum
usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual, product quick-specs, or the
technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as part of these services.
The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives
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type (Windows® or Linux).
NOTE: This controller is covered under the HPE Service Contract applied to the HPE ProLiant
Server. No separate HPE support services need to be purchased.
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or storage device. The price of support service is not impacted by configuration details. HPE
sourced options that are compatible with your product will be covered under your server
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Related Options
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HPE Smart Array SR
HPE Smart Array Secure Encryption/Data at Rest Encryption/per Server
Entitlement E-LTU
Q2F26AAE
NOTE: HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption licensing is based on the number
http://www.hpe.com/servers/secureencryption
HPE Smart Storage
HPE 96W Smart Storage Battery with 145mm Cable for DL/ML/SL Servers
HPE Smart Array controllers or other devices.
P01366-B21
HPE Cable Options
For a list of SAS cables for this controller, please refer to the HPE Smart Storage
Environment friendly
Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers end-of-life product return, trade-in, and recycling programs, in
Secure Encryption
of servers requiring encryption for direct attached storage.
NOTE: For more information visit:
Battery
Products and
Approach - End-of life
Management and
Recycling
NOTE: HPE 96W Smart Storage Battery provides backup power for up to 16
Cables compatibility matrix.
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many geographic areas, for our products. Products returned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be
recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner.
The EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for
each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions)
is posted on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise web site
. These instructions may be used by recyclers
and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as Hewlett Packard Enterprise OEM customers who
integrate and re-sell Hewlett Packard Enterprise equipment.
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Summary of Changes
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Date
Version History
Action
Description of Change
5-Feb-2018
Version 5
Changed
Replaced Secure Encryption SKU C9A82AAE with Q2F26AAE.
Battery SKU.
23-Oct-2017
Version 4
Added
Care Pack naming and Service and Support- Parts and
Materials updated.
19-Aug-2016
Version 3
Changed
Overview, Standard Features, Compatibility, and Related
Options were revised.
01-Dec-2014
Version 2
Added
Added note to endorse the HPE Smart Array P840/4GB FBWC
09-Sep-2014
Version 1
New
Initial version
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