HP Smart Array P400 User Manual

The Smart Array
The Smart ArrayThe Smart Array
The Smart Array
Advantage
AdvantageAdvantage
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 family brings an unparalleled return on investment through:
Data Compatibility
Data Compatibility Data Compatibility
Data Compatibility among all models of Smart Array controllers allows simple and easy upgrades any
time needs for higher performance, capacity, and availability increase. Even successive generations of
Smart Array controllers understand the data format of other Smart Array Controllers.
Consistent Configuration and Management Tools
Consistent Configuration and Management ToolsConsistent Configuration and Management Tools
Consistent Configuration and Management Tools . All Smart Array products utilize a standard set of
management and utility software. These tools minimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by reducing
training requirements and technical expertise necessary to install and maintain the HP server storage.
Universal Hard Drive
Universal Hard Drive Universal Hard Drive
Universal Hard Drive form factor is for use across multiple HP servers, disk enclosures and storage
systems. With compatibility across many enterprise platforms, you are free to deploy and re-deploy these
drives to quickly deliver increased storage capacity, migrate data between systems, and easily manage
spare drives.
Pre-Failure Warranty
Pre-Failure Warranty Pre-Failure Warranty
Pre-Failure Warranty means HP Insight Manager not only reports when a drive is going to fail but allows
replacement of failing drives prior to actual failure. For complete details, consult the HP Support Center
or refer to your HP Server documentation.
Key Features
Key FeaturesKey Features
Key Features The SA-P400 Controller supports up to 18 drives depending on the server implementation. The
SA-P400i Controller supports up to 6 drives depending on the server implementation
Seamless upgrades from past generations and upgrades to next generation HP high performance
and high capacity Serial Attached SCSI Smart Array controllers.
3G SAS technology delivers high performance and data bandwidth up to 300 MB/s per physical
link and contains full compatibility with 1.5G SATA technology.
x8 2.5G PCI Express host interface technology delivers high performance and data bandwidth up
to 2 GB/s maximum bandwidth.
Modular, easy-to-upgrade design lets you optimize performance by upgrading from 40-bit 256MB
cache to 72-bit 512MB battery-backed write cache (BBWC).
Addition of the battery backed cache upgrade enables BBWC, RAID 6 with ADG, array expansion,
logical drive extension, RAID migration, and stripe size migration.
Mix-and-match SAS and SATA hard drives, lets you deploy drive technology as needed to fit your
computing environment.
Software consistency among all Smart Array family products: Array Configuration Utility (ACU),
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA), Systems Insight Manager, Array Diagnostic Utility
(ADU) and SmartStart.
Support for up to 2TB in a single logical drive.
Low-profile PCI Express form factor - ships with a full size bracket for deployment in either a low-
profile or full sized slot.
Management Features
Management FeaturesManagement Features
Management Features Online array expansion (with BBWC upgrade)
Online logical drive extension (with BBWC upgrade)
Online RAID level migration (with BBWC upgrade)
Online strip size migration (with BBWC upgrade)
Offline Mirror splitting and recombining
Unlimited global online spare assignment
User selectable expand and rebuild priority
User selectable RAID level and stripe size
User selectable read and write cache sizes
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P400 Controller
HP Smart Array P400 ControllerHP Smart Array P400 Controller
HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Features
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HP Smart Array P400 Specifications

General

Controller Type	RAID
Cache Memory	256 MB
Battery Backup Unit	Optional
Supported Devices	SATA, SAS
Compatibility	HP ProLiant Servers
Device Type	RAID Controller
Supported RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Data Transfer Rate	3 Gb/s
Operating System Support	Windows, Linux

Summary

Overview

Models

HP Smart Array P400 Controller Variants

Lists specific HP Smart Array P400 models and their part numbers.

Upgrade Options

Battery Attach Kit

Kit for installing a battery into servers with the P400 controller.

Cache Upgrades

Options for upgrading controller cache memory.

Standard Features - Part 1

The Smart Array Advantage

Highlights benefits like TCO and data compatibility of the Smart Array family.

Key Features

Details performance, cache, connectivity, and drive support features of the P400.

Management Features

Lists online management capabilities like expansion, migration, and spare assignment.

Standard Features - Part 2

Ports and Performance

Details physical ports, SAS/PCIe interface speeds, and processor.

Capacity and Availability

Outlines total storage capacity and uptime enhancement features.

Fault Prevention

Explains features for detecting and preventing drive failures.

Standard Features - Part 3

Fault Tolerance

Describes RAID levels supported for data protection and availability.

Fault Recovery

Details features like Recovery ROM, On-Line Spares, and cache for data recovery.

Ease of Use

Highlights GUI tools, common data format, and data migration capabilities.

Compatibility - Part 1

Server Compatibility

Provides URL for checking compatibility with HP servers.

Operating Systems

Lists supported operating systems for the controller.

Software Suite Overview

Details management and diagnostic tools like ACU, ADU, and SIM.

Compatibility - Part 2

Diagnostic Utilities

Describes diagnostic and reporting utilities for controllers.

Service and Support

Warranty Information

Details the 3-year parts warranty and Pre-Failure Warranty.

Product Services

Includes software and hardware installation, maintenance, and support.

Warranty Upgrade Options

Explains options for extending warranty coverage with Care Packs.

HP Care Pack Details

Defines HP Care Packs and their purchase conditions.

Related Options

Hard Drive Options

Lists compatible SAS and SATA hard drives with part numbers.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Provides physical dimensions of the controller.

Interface and Connectors

Specifies SAS/SATA interfaces and connector types.

Server Interface and Speed

Details host interface type, bandwidth, and SAS link speed.

Performance and Cache Details

Details cache memory specs, speed, and upgradeability.

Logical Drive Support

Covers number and maximum capacity of logical drives.

Host Memory Addressing

Mentions memory addressing capabilities.

RAID Support

Lists supported RAID levels and conditions.

Upgradeable Firmware

Notes the firmware's upgradeability and recovery feature.