Description
The HPE MegaRAID 216i-a Tri-Mode Storage Controller offers exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability for demanding enterprise workloads. With support for up to 240 storage devices and 16 internal ports, this controller enables high-speed connectivity across SATA 6Gb/s, SAS 12Gb/s, and PCIe 4.0 (NVMe) interfaces. Designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, it supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 and includes advanced tools like HII, MegaRAID Storage Administrator, and StorCLI. With PCIe 4.0 x8 bandwidth and Tri-Mode capability, it delivers high throughput, greater flexibility, and seamless storage management in data-intensive environments such as cloud, HPC, and virtualization.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HPE MegaRAID 216i-a |
| Part Number | P26325-B21 |
| Supported Servers | HPE ProLiant DL325, DL345, DL360, DL365, DL380, DL385 Gen10 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Connector Interface | SATA 6Gb/s, SAS 12Gb/s, PCIe 4.0 (NVMe) |
| RAID Levels | RAID 0, 1, 10 |
| Channels | 16 internal |
| Maximum Devices Supported | 240 |
| Buffer Size | 4 GB |
| Form Factor | Plug-in module |
| Color | Green |
| Power Supply | None (uses server power) |
| Weight | 4.37 oz (124 g) |
| Depth | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
| Supported OS | Windows Server, RHEL, CentOS, SLES, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi |
| Management Software | HII (UEFI), Redfish, StorCLI, MegaRAID SA, UEFI System Utilities |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited (Parts) |
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