# HPE SmartArray P440/2GB FBWC 12Gb 1-port Int SAS RAID controller PCI Express x8

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**Data updated:** 2025-12-01 16:14 (EET)
**Category:** I/O Adapters & Controllers
**Manufacturer:** HP Enterprise
**Manufacturer code:** 820834-B21-RFB
**EAN:** 5706998860552
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

The HPE SmartArray P440 is a 12Gb RAID controller with 1-port Int SAS interface, supporting RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. It features 2048MB internal memory and a data transfer rate of 12 Gbit/s, making it suitable for high-performance storage solutions.

## Long description

The HPE Smart Array P440 Controller is a low-profile PCIe3 x8 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller designed for HPE ProLiant Gen9 rack and tower servers and Apollo systems. It provides enterprise-class storage performance, eight internal physical links, and support for increased internal storage scalability when used with a SAS Expander Card. The controller offers advanced data protection features including flash-backed write cache (FBWC) with transportable cache, global online spare, and pre-failure warnings to help maintain server uptime.
Advantages
The controller supports online RAID level migration between supported RAID levels without taking the system offline and enables improved data integrity through FBWC. Transportable FBWC allows cached data to be migrated to a replacement controller, reducing rebuild windows. Compatibility with SAS and SATA drives and the ability to expand with a SAS Expander Card increase configuration flexibility for enterprise deployments.
Key specifications
Supported storage drive interfaces: SAS, Serial ATA
Host interface: PCI Express x8 (PCIe3)
RAID levels supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 ADM, 10, 50, 60
Maximum link speed: 12 Gbit/s (12Gb/s SAS)
Internal physical links: 8
How to use
Install the P440 Controller into a compatible PCIe3 x8 slot in supported HPE ProLiant Gen9 or Apollo systems following server documentation. Connect SAS or SATA drives and, if additional internal devices are required, attach a SAS Expander Card to increase drive scalability. Configure RAID arrays and cache settings using HPE Smart Storage Administrator or the server management tools; enable FBWC to provide write-back caching and ensure transportable FBWC policy is set if controller replacement is anticipated.
Recommendations
Use certified HPE drives and follow HPE installation and firmware guidelines. Ensure FBWC battery/flash modules are maintained and firmware is kept up to date to preserve cache integrity and support transportable cache functionality.

## Specifications

### Ports & interfaces

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Host interface | PCI Express x8 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Internal SAS ports | 1 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SAS, Serial ATA |

### Weight & dimensions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 16 mm |
| Width | 168 mm |
| Depth | 68.6 mm |

### Performance

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal memory | 2048 MB |
| Internal memory type | DDR3 |
| RAID levels | 1, 60, 50, 10, 10 ADM, 6, 5 |
| Data transfer rate | 12 Gbit/s |
| Compatible products | ProLiant DL20 Gen9
ProLiant DL80 Gen9
ProLiant DL120 Gen9
ProLiant DL180 Gen9
ProLiant ML30 Gen9
ProLiant ML110 Gen9
ProLiant ML150 Gen9 |
| Memory clock speed | 1866 MHz |

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