HPE Smart Array P408i-p SR Gen10 RAID Controller

The HPE Smart Array P408i-p SR is an 8-port RAID controller purpose-built for Gen10 ProLiant servers running dense, drive-heavy configurations. With support for advanced RAID modes up to 1 ADM and 10 ADM, it's aimed at administrators who need both wide drive connectivity and stronger data-integrity guarantees for mission-critical storage.

Key Features

• 8-port connectivity for large internal drive configurations
• Advanced RAID 1 ADM and 10 ADM modes for enhanced fault tolerance
• PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface for high-throughput RAID operations
• High-profile bracket compatible with standard Gen10 server chassis

Product Specifications

• Model: Smart Array P408i-p SR
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Generation: Gen10
• Drive Interface: SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s
• Host Interface: PCI-Express 3.0 x8
• Port Count: 8 ports
• Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM, 10 ADM
• Bracket: High Profile
• Installation Type: Internal PCIe RAID controller
• Controller Class: Server RAID controller (internal storage)

Use Cases

• High-density server storage arrays needing 8 independent drive connections
• Mission-critical databases requiring RAID 1 ADM or 10 ADM fault tolerance
• Gen10 server storage upgrades standardizing on PCIe 3.0 controllers
• Consolidating large SAS/SATA drive pools behind a single internal controller

Compatibility

Built for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers with high-profile PCIe expansion slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drives can this controller support directly?

It provides 8 ports for direct SAS/SATA drive connections.

What's the benefit of 1 ADM and 10 ADM RAID modes?

Both modes add extra mirrored copies of data beyond standard RAID 1 and RAID 10, improving fault tolerance for critical workloads.

For Gen10 server environments where drive count and data protection both matter, the P408i-p SR gives administrators the port density and advanced RAID options to keep large storage arrays reliable under heavy demand.