Controller RAID HPE Microchip SmartRAID SR416i-a 16-Lane PCIe 4.0 x8 4GB cache NVMe/SAS/SATA

The HPE Microchip SmartRAID SR416i-a is a high-performance RAID controller designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers. It delivers exceptional data throughput and reliability for enterprise storage environments, supporting a mix of SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives.

Advantages

With 16 internal lanes and PCIe 4.0 x8 host interface, this controller offers up to 24 Gb/s per lane for SAS and 6 Gb/s for SATA, ensuring fast data access. The 4GB cache enhances read/write performance, while support for advanced RAID levels including RAID TP and ADM provides flexible data protection.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed storage
• HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus server deployments
• Mixed workload environments with SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives

Key specifications

• Device Type: RAID Controller
• Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x8
• Internal Interfaces: SAS 24Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s, NVMe (PCIe 4.0)
• Number of Internal Lanes: 16
• Supported RAID Levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, RAID TP, 1 ADM, 10 ADM
• Controller Chipset: Microchip SmartRAID
• Cache Memory: 4 GB
• Form Factor: Type-a (Modular Controller)
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus Servers

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this controller with HPE Gen10 Plus servers and use enterprise-grade NVMe or SAS SSDs. Ensure firmware is updated to the latest version via HPE Smart Storage Administrator.