The HP Smart Array P212 is an entry-level PCIe SAS RAID controller. The low-profile, half-height card has 8 ports and utilises DDR2-533 memory. The SA-P212 is ideal for RAID 0/1, 1+0 and can be upgraded with the 256 MB BBWC module for RAID 5, 5+0. RAID 6 (ADG), 6+0 and other feature enhancements can be achieved with a software license key for the Smart Array Advanced Pack.

Key features

• 4 internal ports/ 4 external ports of 3 Gb SAS (6 Gb Capable)/1.5 Gb SATA (3 Gb Capable)
• x8 PCI-Express 2.0 I/O connector
• DDR-2/533 memory
• 256 MB cache and battery kit for BBWC upgrade options
• Smart Array Advanced Pack for RAID 6 (ADG), 6+0 and other enhancement features