Fault Tolerance
Keeps data available and server running while a failed drive is being replaced; several fault tolerance
configurations are supported including:
RAID 6 with ADG
(Advanced Data Guarding): This is the highest level of fault tolerance. It allocates
two sets of parity data across drives and allows simultaneous write operations. This level of fault
tolerance can withstand two simultaneous drive failures without downtime or data loss.
RAID 6+0
: Supported with min of 8 drives, but would have 4 available. Target benefit is to split RAID
across the external boxes.
NOTE:
RAID 6, 6+0 can be enabled with either
256 MB cache, Battery kit and Smart Array Advanced Pack License key option upgrades
512 MB BBWC and Smart Array Advanced Pack License key option upgrades
RAID 5
(Distributed Data Guarding): This allocates one set of parity data across drives and allows
simultaneous write operations. This level of fault tolerance can withstand a single drive failure
without downtime or data loss.
NOTE:
RAID 5 can be enabled with a minimum 256 MB cache
RAID 5+0
: This is a RAID 0 array striped across 5 elements. Combines the straight block-level
striping of RAID 0 with the distributed parity of RAID 5.
RAID 1, 1+0
(Drive Mirroring): This allocates half of the drive array to data and the other half to
mirrored data, providing two copies of every file. It is a high-performance RAID.
Fault Recovery
Minimizes downtime, reconstructs data, and facilitates a quick recovery from drive failure
On-Line Spares: There is no limit to the number of spare drives that can be installed prior to drive
failure. If a failure occurs, recovery begins with an On-Line Spare and data is reconstructed
automatically.
DRAM ECC corrects against single bit data and address corruption.
Battery-backed write cache upgrade provides for up to three days of battery power for data cache
retention. The data backup duration could be extended anytime the server's auxiliary power is
available during system power down.
Ease of Use
Consistency and Upgradeability make the Smart Array family unique in the industry:
GUI based configuration, management and diagnostic software tools
Common data format between generations of products
Data migration between servers and external Modular Smart Array enclosures and HP Disk
Enclosures
Warranty
The warranty for this device is 3 years parts, labor and onsite.
Pre-Failure Warranty
: Drives attached to the Smart Array Controller and monitored under Insight
Manager are supported by a Pre-Failure (replacement) Warranty. For complete details, consult the HP
Support Center or refer to your HP Server Documentation.
Warranty Upgrade Options
Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours
Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 9 hours x 5 days to 24 hours x 7 days
Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years
Warranty upgrade options can come in the form of Care Packs, which are sold at the HP System
level this product attaches too
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P212 Controller
Standard Features
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