The HPE Smart Array P440ar/2G 12G FBWC SAS/SATA RAID Controller (726738-001 / 749796-001) is an enterprise-grade storage controller engineered for HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers. Designed as a Flexible Plug-in Module, it delivers 12Gb/s SAS performance with advanced RAID capabilities and 2GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) for enhanced data protection and accelerated write operations. Ideal for virtualization, database, and business-critical workloads, the P440ar offers both performance and scalability in demanding IT environments.
Compatible with systems such as the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9, and HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9, this controller supports extensive drive expansion and advanced data management features.
Note: This listing includes the controller card only. Battery, cables, and additional accessories are not included.
Technical Specifications
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Model: P440ar/2G FBWC
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Part Numbers: 726738-001, 749796-001, 726736-B21 (Controller Only)
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Device Type: Storage Controller (RAID) – Flexible Plug-in Module
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Interface: 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA
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Host Bus: PCIe 3.0 x8
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Cache Memory: 2GB DDR3-1866 Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)
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Ports: 8 internal physical links across 2 × x4 internal ports
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RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM, 10 ADM
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Maximum Drives: Up to 200 physical drives (with SAS Expander)
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Maximum Logical Drives: Up to 64
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Key Features:
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HBA Mode
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HPE SSD Smart Path
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Rapid Parity Initialization (RPI)
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Online RAID Level Migration
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Optional HPE SmartCache (license required)
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Optional HPE Secure Encryption (license required)
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Battery Support: HPE Smart Storage Battery supported (not included)