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QuickSpecs
HPE Smart Array P841 Controller
Overview
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HPE Smart Array P841 Controller
The
enterprise
tower servers. It features
functionality, including online RAID level migration (between any RAID levels) with
online spare, and pre-failure warning. This controller includes transportable FBWC allowing the data in the cache to be migrated to
a new controller.
The Gen9 family of controllers supports the
controllers are supported without needing additional backup power sources for each controller, resulting in simple upgrade
process.
What's New
• Supports HPE D6020 Disk Enclosures
HPE Smart Array P841
Controller
HP Smart Array P841/4GB FBWC 12Gb 4
HPE Smart Array P841 Controller is a full height, PCIe3 x8, 12Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) RAID controller that provides
-class storage performance, increased external scalability, and data protection for select HPE ProLiant Gen9 rack and
sixteen external physical links and delivers increased server uptime by providing advanced storage
4GB flash back write cache (FBWC), global
HPE Smart Storage Battery. With HPE Smart Storage Battery, multiple Smart Array
Models
NOTE: HPE Smart Array P841/4GB 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 to be purchased separately if this is the first P-series Smart Array controller on your Gen9 server.
-ports Ext SAS Controller 726903-B21
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HPE Smart Array P841 Controller
Standard Features
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Key Features
o
Ports
Performance
Online Management
Features
• User selectable expand and rebuild priority
• Storage interface (SAS/SATA)
o 16 physical links across 4 x4 external 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
• Up to 8 daisy chained HPE D3600 Disk Enclosure and HPE D3700 Disk Enclosure in dual
domain configuration
• 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
Dimension (excluding bracket): 7.5 in x 9.5 in x 2.25 in (19.05 cm x 24.13 cm x 5.72 cm)
• External: 16 SAS/SATA physical links across 4 x4 port
• 12Gb/s SAS (1200 MB/s theoretical bandwidth per physical lane)
• 6Gb/s SATA (600 MB/s theoretical bandwidth per physical lane)
• PCI Express Gen3 x8 link width
• 4 GiBytes 72-bit wide DDR3-1866 Flash Back Write Cache provides up to 14.9GB/s maximum
cache bandwidth
• Read ahead caching
• Write-back caching
• Online array expansion
• 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
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HPE Smart Array P841 Controller
Standard Features
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Fault Prevention
The following features offer detection of pos
to be taken:
Fault Recovery
Minimizes downtime, reconstructs data, and facilitates a quick
corruption. A new version of firmware can be flashed to the ROM while the controller maintains
the firmware becomes corrupt, the controller will
HPE SmartCache
The
environment that caches the most frequently accessed data ("hot" data) onto lower latency SSDs to
dynamically accelerate application workloads. The
sup
supported SSD as an accelerator.
Storage Administrator (
For more information please visit: http://www.hpe.com/servers/smartcache
HPE Secure Encryption
HPE
servers that protects sensitive, mission critical data. This is an enterprise
data at rest on any bulk storage attached to the
cache memory of the controller.
encryption enablement (see
The solution is available for both local and remote key management mode deployments. Local Key
Management Mode
controller that is managed by the user. Remote Key Management Mode is for enterprise wide
deployments from just a few servers to thousands of servers
For more information
http://www.hpe.com/servers/secureencryption
• User selectable RAID level and stripe size
• User selectable read and write cache sizes
• Supports Predictive Spare Activation
sible failures before they occur, allowing preventive action
• 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
recovery from drive failure
the last known working version of firmware. If
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.
HPE SmartCache feature is a controller-based read and write caching solution in a DAS
HPE SmartCache architecture is flexible and
ports any HPE ProLiant Gen9 supported HDD for bulk storage and any HPE ProLiant Gen9
HPE SmartCache is deployed and managed using the HPE Smart
HPE SSA). HPE SmartCache license comes standard with the P841 controller.
Secure Encryption is a Smart Array controller-based data encryption solution for ProLiant Gen9
HPE Smart Array controllers including data on the
HPE Secure Encryption is an optional license per server requiring
Related Options for more information on the license).
is focused on single server deployment where there is one Master key per
.
on please visit:
.
-class encryption solution for
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Standard Features
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HPE SSD Smart Path
The
SSD Smart Path feature included in the Smart Array software stack improves Solid State Disk
(SSD) read performance.
the optimum path to the SSD and accelerates reads for all RAID levels and RAID 0 writes.
Smart Path requires updated firmware, drivers, and configuration utility available at:
http://www.hpe.com/servers/ssa
included as a base feature on HPE Smart Array P-series controllers.
Warranty
The warranty for this device is 3 years parts only.
Pre
Manager are supported by a Pre
Support Center or refer to your HPE Server Documentation.
Warranty Upgrade Options
HPE
With up to 4x better SSD read performance, HPE SSD Smart Path chooses
HPE SSD
. HPE SSD Smart Path is ideal for read intensive workloads and is
-Failure Warranty: Drives attached to the Smart Array Controller and monitored under Insight
-Failure (replacement) Warranty. For complete details, consult the HPE
• 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 DL20 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL80 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML150 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9
Apollo 4200
Apollo 4500
Disk Enclosure Support
HPE D
HPE D
HPE D3600 Disk Enclosu
HPE D3700 Disk Enclosure
HPE D6000 Disk Enclosure
HPE D6020 Disk Enclosure
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:
Array controllers, please refer to the HPE Smart Array Operating Sy
http://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA6
NOTE:
Virtualization Software, please visit our Support Matrix at: http://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport
http://www.hpe.com/servers/ssa
Powerful server and server options/storage manager tool with configuration/diagnostic utilities
Offers the simplest method for configuring the storage system via Initial System Configuration Wizard
360 Gen9
2600 Disk Enclosure
2700 Disk Enclosure
re
For a complete and up-to-date list of certified and supported OS versions for HPE Smart
stem Support Matrix at:
-6550ENW.pdf
For more information on HPE's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and
Storage Management
Software Suite
HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA)
Comprehensive management for HPE Smart Storage products with advanced scripting and diagnostic
features and simplified and intuitive interface and functionality. For more information please visit:
HPE Systems Insight Manager
HPE Storage Management Utility
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Service and Support
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to help prevent problems and solve issues faster. Our support technology lets
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NOTE:
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Service and Support
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Personalized online support portal with access to information, tools and experts to support Hewlett
NOTE: HPE Smart Array controllers are supported as a part of the HPE Server Infrastructure. No
separate care packs are needed to be purchased.
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HPE Insight Remote Support and HPE Support Center are available at no additional cost with a HPE
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The HPE Support Center Mobile App is subject to local availability
Parts and materials Hewlett Packard Enterprise will provide HPE-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to
maintain the covered 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 QuickSpecs, 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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Related Options
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HPE Secure Encryption
For more information visit: http://www.hp.com/go/hpsecureencryption
Smart Array controllers or other devices.
Cable options to be used with HP D3600 and D3700 Disk Enclosures
HP External 0.5m (1ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable
691968-B21
HP External 1.0m (3ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable
716195-B21
HP External 2.0m (6ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable
716197-B21
HP External 4.0m (13ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable
716199-B21
Cable options to be used with D6000 and D6020 Disk Enclosures
HP 0.5m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
691971-B21
HP 1.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
716189-B21
HP 2.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
716191-B21
HP 4.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
716193-B21
HP 6.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
733045-B21
HP Secure Encryption per Svr Entitlement
NOTE: HPE Secure Encryption licensing is based on the number of servers
requiring encryption for direct attached storage.
C9A82AAE
HPE Smart Storage
Battery
HPE External Cable
Options
HP 96W Smart Storage Battery with 145mm Cable for DL/ML/SL Servers
HPE 96W Smart Storage Battery provides backup power for up to 16 HPE
NOTE:
727258-B21
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Summary of Changes
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Date
Version History
Action
Description of Change
Added
Added support for D6020.
options were revised.
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