RAID Controller HPE SmartArray P410

The RAID Controller HPE SmartArray P410 is a half-height server RAID controller designed for HP Enterprise systems that require hardware-managed RAID. It supports SAS storage drive interfaces and connects to the host via a PCI Express x8 interface. The controller provides multiple RAID levels — 1, 1+0, 5, 5+0 and 6 — to deliver configurable redundancy and read/write performance suitable for business-critical storage arrays. Physical dimensions are 190.5 mm width, 241.3 mm depth and 57.2 mm height, allowing installation in a variety of server chassis that accept half-height cards.

Advantages

The HPE SmartArray P410 offers hardware RAID processing to offload parity and striping tasks from the host CPU, supporting dependable data redundancy with RAID 1, 1+0, 5, 5+0 and 6. Its PCI Express x8 host interface provides a standardized high-bandwidth connection to the server. The half-height form factor and the supplied dimensions make the card compatible with many rack and tower servers. The controller is produced by HP Enterprise and listed under manufacturer part number 462919-001-RFB with EAN 5712505255421 for straightforward identification and procurement.

Suitable for

• Servers requiring hardware RAID for SAS drive arrays
• Business applications needing data redundancy and fault tolerance
• Systems that accept half-height PCIe expansion cards
• Environments where RAID levels 1, 1+0, 5, 5+0 or 6 are required

Key specifications

• Brand: HP Enterprise
• Model: SmartArray P410
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): 462919-001-RFB
• EAN: 5712505255421
• Host interface: PCI Express x8
• Supported RAID levels: 1, 1+0, 5, 5+0, 6
• Drive interface: SAS
• Form factor: Half-height
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 190.5 mm × 241.3 mm × 57.2 mm

How to use

Install the controller into a compatible PCI Express x8 or larger slot on the server motherboard following the server vendors service manual. Mount the half-height card in the chassis and secure it per chassis instructions. Connect the SAS drive backplane or external SAS cables to the controllers SAS ports using manufacturer-recommended cabling. On first boot, enter the servers option ROM configuration utility or the HPE Smart Storage Administrator to initialize firmware, create logical drives, select the appropriate RAID level, and set cache policies if applicable. Ensure that any required firmware and driver updates from HP Enterprise are applied in the operating system.

Usage recommendations

For production environments, pair the HPE SmartArray P410 with matched SAS drives and follow HP Enterprise guidelines for firmware, driver versions, and cache battery or flash-backed write cache options. Regularly monitor array health and perform backups before making RAID configuration changes.