• HPE 869081-B21 RAID controller with silver heatsink and blue handle
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HPE 869081-B21 | 12G SAS RAID, 8i lanes, 2GB FBWC, RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, SAS/SATA, modular low-height (internal), Mixed Mode (RAID+HBA)

869081-B21

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Description

Enterprise 12G SAS RAID controller with 8 internal lanes and 2GB flash-backed write cache for fast, resilient array performance. Supports SAS and SATA HDDs/SSDs and a full range of RAID levels, plus Mixed Mode for RAID and HBA simultaneously. Modular low-height design for compatible Gen10 server bays; requires a Smart Storage Battery for FBWC operation.

Features

- High-performance 12G SAS with 2GB FBWC for write acceleration and protection
- Flexible SAS/SATA support for HDDs and SSDs
- Comprehensive RAID set including dual-parity and spanned arrays
- Mixed Mode for concurrent RAID arrays and HBA pass-through
- Modular low-height design integrates cleanly with supported Gen10 servers
- Optional secure encryption with licensed features

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All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

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Technical Specifications

- Controller class: Smart Array SR Gen10 hardware RAID
- SAS speed: 12 Gb/s; SATA compatible (6 Gb/s)
- Internal connectivity: 8 lanes (internal) to backplane
- Cache: 2 GB flash-backed write cache (FBWC)
- RAID levels: 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, 60
- Operating modes: Mixed Mode (concurrent RAID and HBA)
- Drive support: SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs, SFF or LFF via server backplane
- Encryption: Optional controller-based data-at-rest encryption (license-dependent)
- Battery/Capacitor: Requires Smart Storage Battery (sold separately) for FBWC
- Form factor: Modular, low-height internal controller for select Gen10 servers

FAQs

Q: Does this controller require a separate battery for the cache?
A: Yes. A Smart Storage Battery is required for FBWC operation and is typically sold separately.

Q: Which RAID levels are supported?
A: RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, and 60 are supported.

Q: Can it run in HBA mode for pass-through?
A: Yes. It supports Mixed Mode, allowing simultaneous RAID volumes and HBA pass-through.

Q: Is cabling included?
A: No. It connects to the server’s internal backplane; any required internal cabling is typically part of the server/backplane kit.

Q: What drive types are supported?
A: 12G SAS and 6G SATA HDDs/SSDs connected via the server’s supported backplane.

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