{"product_id":"hpe-smart-array-p440ar-2gb-fbwc-raid-controller","title":"HPE Smart Array P440ar\/2GB FBWC RAID Controller","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE Smart Array P440ar\/2GB FBWC RAID Controller\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE Smart Array P440ar\/2GB\u003c\/strong\u003e is an enterprise-class \u003cstrong\u003e12 Gb\/s SAS RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers requiring high-performance storage management and data protection. This \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 3.0 x8\u003c\/strong\u003e controller delivers flexible RAID capabilities with 2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), making it ideal for mission-critical environments where data integrity and performance are non-negotiable. Whether you're managing large-scale storage arrays or protecting critical databases, this controller provides the reliability and speed your enterprise infrastructure demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Gb\/s SAS connectivity with SATA 6Gb\/s support for mixed storage environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) for enhanced performance and data protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 3.0 x8 interface for optimal bandwidth and compatibility with ProLiant Gen9 servers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for SAS Expander Cards enabling increased internal scalability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade RAID controller with advanced data protection algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible RAID configuration options for diverse storage architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for HPE ProLiant Gen9 rack and tower server platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBC042AR#ARS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Storage Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Interface Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSATA Interface Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 3.0 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrite Cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Servers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE ProLiant Gen9 Rack and Tower Servers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpandability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Expander Card Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the HPE Smart Array P440ar\/2GB used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE Smart Array P440ar\/2GB is a \u003cstrong\u003e12 Gb\/s SAS RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e used to manage and protect storage in HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers. It provides enterprise-class data protection, performance optimization, and flexible RAID configuration for mission-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does FBWC mean and why is 2GB important?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFBWC stands for Flash-Backed Write Cache. The 2GB capacity allows the controller to cache write operations, improving performance and ensuring data protection even during power failures. This is critical for maintaining data integrity in enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE Smart Array P440ar compatible with SATA drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eP440ar RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e supports both SAS 12Gb\/s and SATA 6Gb\/s drives, providing flexibility to mix storage types based on your performance and capacity requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this controller support multiple storage arrays?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the HPE Smart Array P440ar supports SAS Expander Cards, enabling increased internal scalability and the ability to connect multiple storage arrays for larger enterprise deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41637513920587,"sku":"BC042AR#ARS","price":10564.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-smart-array-p440ar-2gb-fbwc-raid-controller","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}