HPE Smart Array P816i-a Gen10
12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller | 4GB FBWC Cache | Spare: 871041-004
Representative image. The device shipped is a genuine HPE P816i-a Gen10 controller module.
Product Condition & Key Features
This is a genuine HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 12Gb/s SAS Modular RAID Controller (Spare Part: 871041-004 / Option: 804338-B21) in excellent, fully tested working condition. Pulled from a clean server, it has been verified to initialize successfully in the system UEFI, register cache modules, and pass device health checks.
- 4GB Flash-Backed Write Cache: Massive 4GB cache size dramatically boosts storage write performance and reduces IOPS latency by offloading database operations.
- 16-Lane Drive Support: Features 4 internal physical ports supporting up to 16 directly connected SAS/SATA drives without requiring a secondary SAS expander card.
- Flexible Smart Array (AROC) Form Factor: Slots directly into the dedicated storage controller port on compatible HPE ProLiant Gen10 system boards, saving standard PCIe expansion slots.
- Robust RAID Protection: Supports advanced logical drive grouping, including hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, and RAID 1 ADM.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) |
| Controller Model | Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 |
| HPE Spare Part Number | 871041-004 |
| HPE Option Part Number | 804338-B21 |
| Product Type | 12Gb/s SAS / 6Gb/s SATA RAID Controller |
| Form Factor | Flexible Smart Array Type-a (AROC Modular Controller) |
| Cache Size | 4 GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) |
| Interface Speed | 12Gbps SAS / 6Gbps SATA |
| Internal Ports | 4x Ports (supporting 16 internal physical SAS links directly) |
| Supported RAID Levels | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM, 10 ADM |
| Host Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Max Drive Support | Up to 238 physical drives / 64 logical drives |
| Server Compatibility | HPE ProLiant DL360, DL380, DL385, ML350 Gen10 Servers |
Important Installation & Compatibility Warnings
Chassis Compatibility Alert (Flexible Smart Array): This controller features a **Flexible Smart Array Type-a (AROC) form factor**. It mounts directly onto dedicated system board storage headers in compatible **HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers**. It will **NOT** fit in standard PCIe expansion slots, and it is **NOT** compatible with older Gen9/Gen8 servers or newer Gen11 systems. Please verify your server model is a Gen10 series before purchasing.
Smart Storage Battery Required: To activate the 4GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) and enable write caching features, an **HPE Smart Storage Battery is required**. Caching will remain disabled or run in write-through mode if a healthy battery is not connected. The battery is **NOT** included in this listing.
Cables: Internal drive SAS cables are not included.
30-Day Functionality Guarantee
We guarantee this storage controller initializes in HPE intelligent provisioning, updates firmware, and recognizes connected drives for 30 days from the delivery date.
- Covers motherboard interface bus matching, cache registration, and drive channel links.
- Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Secure Packing & Dispatch
The controller is packaged inside a static-safe ESD protection sleeve, secured in bubble cushioning, and shipped inside a rigid box to prevent shipping impacts.
- Handling Time: 1 Business Day.
- Tracking details provided instantly upon dispatch.