• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 server motherboard with 12G SAS RAID controller
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HPE 869083-B21 | 12G SAS RAID, 16i lanes, 4GB FBWC + SmartCache, RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, SAS/SATA, modular low-height (internal), Mixed Mode

869083-B21

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Description

High-end 12G SAS RAID controller with 16 internal lanes and 4GB flash-backed write cache for maximum throughput and resiliency. Includes SmartCache, enabling SSD-based caching tiers to accelerate HDD workloads. Supports SAS/SATA drives, full RAID set, and Mixed Mode to combine RAID with HBA pass-through.

Features

- High port density with 16 internal SAS lanes for large drive backplanes
- 4GB FBWC for superior write performance and protection
- Integrated SmartCache for SSD tiering and workload acceleration
- Rich RAID set with dual-parity and spanned arrays
- Mixed Mode to combine RAID and HBA use cases
- Modular low-height design for clean integration in compatible Gen10 servers

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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: 16 lanes (internal) to backplane
- Cache: 4 GB flash-backed write cache (FBWC)
- SmartCache: SSD read/write caching and pinning enabled
- 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: What advantages does this model have over lower-tier controllers?
A: It doubles internal lanes (16i), provides 4GB FBWC for larger write cache, and includes SmartCache for SSD-based acceleration.

Q: Is SmartCache licensing included?
A: Yes. SmartCache functionality is included with this controller.

Q: Does it require a Smart Storage Battery?
A: Yes. A Smart Storage Battery is required for FBWC operation and is sold separately.

Q: Can I mix SAS and SATA drives?
A: Yes, SAS and SATA drives are supported when attached to the server’s compatible backplane.

Q: Does it support HBA pass-through?
A: Yes. Mixed Mode allows both RAID volumes and HBA pass-through concurrently.

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