HPE P26325-B21

Overview

The HPE P26325-B21 is a high-performance storage controller designed for administrators managing HPE Gen10 Plus servers. It provides a PCIe Gen4 interface that delivers the bandwidth needed for demanding workloads, ensuring fast and reliable drive connectivity. Supporting NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives on the same backplane, it offers flexibility to combine cost-effective capacity drives with high-speed NVMe SSDs. With the ability to manage up to 240 devices, this controller scales easily from small setups to large storage arrays.

Key features

• PCIe Gen4 host interface enables high-speed data transfer to prevent bottlenecks in demanding environments
• Supports NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives on a single backplane for versatile storage configurations
• Two x8 host ports feeding a x16 internal lane architecture maintain consistent throughput and flexible cabling
• RAID 0, 1, and 10 levels provide essential data protection while avoiding latency from onboard cache
• Modular type a form factor fits neatly into Gen10 Plus servers, preserving adjacent slots for other components
• Management through MegaRAID Storage Administrator, Redfish, and StorCLI offers familiar tools for monitoring and troubleshooting
• Compatible with major server operating systems to simplify deployment in mixed environments
• Supports up to 240 drives, allowing for significant expansion as storage needs grow
• Backed by a three-year parts-only warranty to protect your investment

Key specs

• Host interface: PCIe Gen4
• Drive support: NVMe, SAS, SATA
• Host ports: 2 x8
• Internal lanes: x16
• RAID levels: 0, 1, 10
• Maximum drives supported: 240
• Form factor: Modular type a for Gen10 Plus servers
• Warranty: Three-year parts-only

Connectivity and compatibility

This controller offers two x8 host ports that connect to the server, providing flexible cabling options to fit various rack or chassis layouts. Its support for NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives on the same backplane means you can mix and match storage types to balance performance and cost. Compatibility with major server operating systems ensures smooth integration into existing IT environments without requiring specialized drivers or software.

Performance and reliability

Designed to handle demanding workloads, the PCIe Gen4 interface delivers the bandwidth necessary to keep data flowing without bottlenecks. RAID 0, 1, and 10 options protect critical data while minimizing latency by avoiding onboard cache. The controller’s architecture supports large-scale arrays with up to 240 drives, making it suitable for virtualization clusters, databases, or content delivery nodes that require both speed and capacity.

Installation and setup

The modular type a form factor allows the controller to slide easily into HPE Gen10 Plus servers, leaving adjacent slots free for networking cards or accelerators. Day-to-day management is straightforward with familiar tools like MegaRAID Storage Administrator, Redfish, and StorCLI, so administrators can monitor, update, and troubleshoot without a steep learning curve. This ease of use helps reduce downtime and simplifies maintenance.

Ideal uses and environments

This controller fits well in enterprise data centers and IT environments where a mix of storage types is needed to optimize cost and performance. It is a strong choice for administrators building virtualization clusters, powering databases, or managing content delivery systems that require scalable storage solutions. Its compatibility and management tools make it suitable for teams that need reliable, high-speed storage without added complexity.

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