
HPE H241 Smart Host Bus Adapter
Overview
HPE H241 Smart Host Bus Adapter
The HPE H241 Smart Host Bus Adapter is a 2 x4 external port HBA that provides customers with the flexibility and speed they
have come to expect from
HBA can also provide high
performance for SSDs that do not require data protection. This SAS HBA is ideal for driving cost
iable scalability in
today's data centers.
HBA mode or simple RAID mode. When
operating in simple RAID mode, it provides RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 with optional
ies. Unlike
the HPE Smart Array Controllers, the H241 does not offer any acceleration or support cache modules.
HPE H241 12Gb 2-ports Ext Smart Host Bus Adapter
• HPE H241 Smart Host Bus Adapter
HPE. The H241 Smart HBA is ideal for external connectivity to tape drives, shared storage
providing support for both 12G SAS and 6G SATA HDDs and SSDs. The H241 Smart
The H241 Smart Host Bus Adapter provides flexibility to run in
-effective and rel
HPE Secure Encryption capabilit
• Low profile controller bracket
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Standard Features
• Storage interface (SAS/SATA)
o Dimensions: 5.3 x 3.56 x 1.23 in (13.46 x 9.04 x 3.12 cm)
External: 8 SAS/SATA physical links across 2 x4 external ports
• 12Gb/s SAS (1200 MB/s theoretical bandwidth per physical lane)
HPE Secure Encryption is a Smart Array controller-based data encryption solution for ProLiant Gen9
servers that protects se
class encryption solution for
data at rest on any bulk storage attached to the HPE Smart Array controllers including data on the
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 remote key management mode deployments. Local Key
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 servers to thousands of servers.
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The warranty for this device is 1 year parts only.
o 8 physical links across 2 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
• PCI Express Gen3 x8 link
• RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
• Simple RAID or HBA mode
• Legacy and UEFI boot operation
• Up to 200 physical drives
• Up to 64 logical drives
• HPE Secure Encryption (optional license)
• Seamless upgrades to other HPE Smart Array P-series controllers
• PCI Express standard plug-in card
• 6Gb/s SATA (600 MB/s theoretical bandwidth per physical lane)
PCI Express Gen3 x8 link width
nsitive, mission critical data. This is an enterprise-
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• 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 this product attaches too
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Compatibility
HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL80 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9
HPE
HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML10 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML150 Gen9
HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9
HPE ProLiant XL230a Gen9
HPE ProLiant XL230b Gen9
HPE ProLiant XL250a Gen9
HPE ProLiant XL260
HPE ProLiant XL270d Gen9
HPE ProLiant XL450 Gen9
HPE D2600 Disk Enclosure
HPE D2700 Disk Enclosure
HPE D3600 Disk Enclosure
HPE D3700 Disk Enclosure
HPE D6000 Disk Enclosure
HPE D6020 Disk Enclosure
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
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
Virtualization Software, please visit our Support Matrix at: http://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport
Storage Management
Software Suite
HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA)
Comprehensive management for HPE Smart Storage products with advanced scripting and
diagnostic features and simplifie
please visit: http://www.hpe.com/servers/ssa
HPE Systems Insight Manager
Powerful server and server options/storage manager tool with configuration/diagnostic utilities
HPE Storage Management Utility
Offers the simplest method for configuring the storage system via Initial System Configuration Wizard
ProLiant DL560 Gen9
a Gen9
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For more information on HPE's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and
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Service and Support
Protect your business beyond warranty with HPE Support Services
HPE Poi
Professional, and Operational Services to help accelerate your digital transformation. From the onset of
your transformation journey, Advisory and Transformational Services
transformation and creating a solution roadmap. Professional Services specializes in creative
configurations with flawless and on
budget execution. Finally, operational
services provides innovative new app
business at peak performance. HPE is ready to bring together all the pieces of the puzzle for you, with
an eye on the future, and make the complex simple.
HPE Proactive Care* with 24x7 coverage, three year Support Service
HPE Proactive Care gives customers an enhanced call experience. When your products are connected
to HPE, Proactive Care helps prevent problems and maintains IT stability by utilizing personalized
proa
reporting and advice with our 24x7 coverage, four hour hardware response time when there is a
problem. This service also includes collaborative software support for
(ISVs),
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HPE Proactive Care gives customers an enhanced call experience. When your products are connected
to HPE, Proactive Care helps prevent problems and maintains IT stability by utilizing person
proactive reports with recommendations and advice. This Service combines three years’ proactive
reporting and advice with our highest level of hardware support
to
standard service offering for your most valuable servers. This service also includes collaborative
software support for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), (Red Hat, VMWare, Microsoft, etc.) running
on your HPE
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*HPE Proactive Care and HPE Proactive Care Advanced require that the customer connect their
devices to make the most of these services and receive all the deliverables.
Keep your IT staff trained making sure they have the right skills to deliver on your business outcomes.
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The HPE Support Center is a personalized online support portal with access to information, tools and
experts to support HPE business products. Submit support cases online, chat with HPE experts, access
support resources or collaborate with peers.
HPE's Support Center Mobile App* allows you to resolve issues yourself or quickly connect to an agent
for live support. Now, you can get access to personalized IT support anywhere, anytime.
HPE Insight Remote Support and HPE Support Center are available at no additional cost with a HPE
warranty, HPE Support Servi
*HPE Support Center Mobile App is subject to local availability
HPE will provide HPE-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to maintain the covered
Support
ntnext provides a comprehensive portfolio including Advisory and Transformational,
focus on designing the
-time implementation, and onroaches like Flexible Capacity and Datacenter Care, to keep your
ctive reports with recommendations and advice. This Service combines three years proactive
Independent Software Vendors
(Red Hat, VMWare, Microsoft, etc.) running on your HPE servers.
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with 6 hour call-to-repair commitment, three year Support Service
- HPE’s 24x7, six hour hardware call-
-repair. HPE is the only leading manufacturer who makes this level of coverage available as a
servers.
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ce or HPE contractual support agreement.
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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 manu
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
replaced by HPE due to malfunction.
HPE Server Hardware Installation
Provides for the basic hardware installation of HPE branded servers, storage devices and networking
options to assist you in bringing your new hardware into operation in a timely and prof
manner.
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HPE Installation and Startup Service
including
blades, SAN switch blades, HPE Virtual Connect modules (Ethernet and Fibre Channel), Ethernet
network interconnects, and InfiniBand, as well as the installation of
type (Windows® or Linux).
applied to the HPE ProLiant Server. No separate HPE support services need to be purchased.
server or storage device. The price of support service is not impacted by configuration details.
ired on select high value
Recommended and
Extended Products
Recommended
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 worklo
segments.
Options provide the best fit with timely availability.
Extended Options provide an extended catalog of products tailored for customers in
or with specific workloads, requiring the utmost in performance or value.
ProLiant management and security experience, Extended Options represent great value and
performance but typically have a longer lead
This controller is a Recommended Option.
Additional Service
Information
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al, product quick-specs, or the
essional
-9356EN.pdf
provides for the installation and startup of HPE technology
BladeSystems, C-Class enclosure, HPE ProLiant c-Class and Integrity server blades, storage
one supported operating system
The Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller is covered under the HPE Service Contract
• Warranty and Support Services will extend to include HPE options configured with your
HPE sourced options that are compatible with your product will be covered under your se
support at the same level of coverage allowing you to upgrade freely. Installation for HPE
options is available as needed. To keep support costs low for everyone, some high value
options will require additional support. Additional support is only requ
workload accelerators, fibre switches, InfiniBand and UPS batteries over 12KVA. See the
specific high value options that require additional support
Fully integrated into the ProLiant management and security experience, Recommended
-time.
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specific markets
Fully integrated into the
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Related Options
HPE Smart Array Secure Encryption/Data at Rest Encryption/per Server Entitlement
E-LTU
NOTE: HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption licensing is based on the number of
servers requiring encryption for direct attached storage.
NOTE: For more information visit: http://www.hpe.com/servers/secureencryption
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
HPE External 1.0m (3ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable
HP External 2.0m (6ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable
HPE External 4.0m (13ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cabl
Cable options to be used with D6000 and D6020 Disk Enclosures
HP 0.5m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
HPE 1.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
HPE 2.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
HPE 4.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
HP 6.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers end-of-life product return, trade-in, and recycling programs, in
many geographic areas, for our products. Products returned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be
recycled, recovered or disposed of in a r
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
and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as Hewlett Packard Enterprise OEM customers who
integrate and re
Secure Encryption
Options
Products and
Approach - End-of life
Management and
Recycling
esponsible manner.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise web site. These instructions may be used by recyclers
-sell Hewlett Packard Enterprise equipment.
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HPE H241 Smart Host Bus Adapter
Summary of Changes
Replaced Secure Encryption SKU (C9A82AAE) with
Q2F26AAE. Updated Service and Support.
Care Pack naming and Service and Support- Parts and
Materials updated.
Overview, Standard Features, Compatibility, and Related
Options were revised.
Support for MSA 2040 was removed from QuickSpecs.
Related Options section was revised.
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