HPE CTR RAID MR408i-p SAS 12G 4GB CACHE

The HPE MR408i-p stands apart from typical RAID controllers by pairing a dedicated 4GB flash-backed cache with dual-mode SAS and NVMe connectivity, enabling mixed drive deployments without sacrificing performance or data integrity. Built for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers, it delivers enterprise-grade RAID acceleration in a compact Type-p module that installs directly into the server's dedicated storage slot.

Highlights

• Broadcom MegaRAID processor with PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface for low-latency throughput
• 4GB DDR4 cache with flash-backed write cache (FBWC) to protect data during power loss
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, and JBOD across up to 8 internal SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives
• Dual operating modes: RAID mode for hardware acceleration or HBA mode for software-defined storage
• Managed via HPE Smart Storage Administrator or Broadcom MegaRAID Storage Manager

In daily use

Administrators can mix high-speed NVMe drives with cost-effective SAS or SATA media, all behind a single controller. Online capacity expansion and RAID migration allow storage growth without downtime, while hot spare support keeps arrays resilient. The 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures fast rebuilds and consistent performance under heavy I/O.

Full specifications

• Controller type: RAID controller
• Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Drive interface: SAS 12Gb/s, NVMe (PCIe Gen3)
• Internal lanes: 8
• Cache memory: 4GB DDR4
• RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
• Form factor: Type-p plug-in module
• Processor: Broadcom MegaRAID
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers
• Key features: FBWC, RAID migration, online capacity expansion, hot spare support
• Operating modes: HBA mode, RAID mode
• Max drives supported: up to 8 internal SAS/SATA/NVMe drives
• Management: HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), Broadcom MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM)

Final note

For ProLiant Gen10 Plus environments demanding flexible storage tiers and uncompromising data protection, the MR408i-p delivers a proven, integrated solution.