HP Smart Array P440/4GB 1-Port SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s PCI Express 3.0 x8 Low Profile 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 1ADM 10ADM RAID Controller – 784483-001

HP Smart Array P440/4GB RAID Controller — 784483-001

The HP Smart Array P440 is a high-performance 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller with 4GB of Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), designed for HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers. Supporting SATA 6Gb/s and SAS 12Gb/s drives, the P440 delivers enterprise-grade RAID protection and performance for demanding storage workloads including virtualization, databases, and high-availability applications. The low-profile PCIe 3.0 x8 form factor fits standard and low-profile server slots.

Key Specifications

• Part Number / MPN: 784483-001
• Controller Model: HP Smart Array P440
• Cache: 4GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)
• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Drive Interface: SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s
• Ports: 1 internal SAS port (mini-SAS HD SFF-8643)
• Form Factor: Low Profile (LP)

RAID Support

• RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• RAID 1 ADM (Advanced Data Mirroring)
• RAID 10 ADM
• Max Drives Supported: Up to 28 drives (with expander)
• Max Drive Capacity: Supports drives up to 16TB

Performance

• SAS Interface Speed: 12Gb/s per port
• SATA Interface Speed: 6Gb/s per port
• Cache Size: 4GB FBWC (Flash-Backed Write Cache)
• Cache Backup: NAND Flash — preserves cache data through power loss
• Max Sequential Read: Up to 2,100 MB/s
• Max Sequential Write: Up to 1,800 MB/s (with cache)

Features

• 4GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) for data protection and performance
• SmartCache SSD caching support
• HP SSD Smart Path for direct I/O to SSDs (bypasses RAID overhead)
• Rapid Parity Initialization for faster RAID setup
• Online RAID Level Migration
• Online Capacity Expansion
• Predictive Failure Analysis (S.M.A.R.T.)
• HPE Secure Encryption support (optional license)

Physical & Environmental

• Form Factor: Low Profile PCIe x8
• Dimensions: Low-profile half-length card
• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 55°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Power Consumption: ~12W typical

Compatibility

• Designed for HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers (DL, ML, BL series)
• Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9, DL380 Gen9, DL560 Gen9, ML350 Gen9, and more
• Supports SAS HDDs, SAS SSDs, SATA HDDs, and SATA SSDs
• Requires HPE Smart Array P-series compatible drive cage and cables

OS & Management

• HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA)
• HPE iLO integration for remote monitoring
• Supported OS: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware ESXi

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