HPE 698529-B21 729635-001 Smart Array P430/2GB FBWC SAS RAID Controller 698529B21

Description:

The HPE 698529-B21 SAS RAID Controller is used in HPE ProLiant server systems for hardware RAID storage management and SAS drive connectivity. Commonly installed in rack servers, tower servers, storage servers, and enterprise data center systems requiring reliable RAID protection and improved storage performance. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for RAID controller replacement, storage upgrades, server expansion, and restoring stable data protection.

Applications:

The HPE 698529-B21 RAID controller is widely used in enterprise storage environments, virtualization clusters, database servers, backup systems, and business-critical IT infrastructures. It supports RAID redundancy, improved data access speeds, and secure storage management for demanding workloads.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 698529-B21
• Spare Part Number: 729635-001
• Product Type: SAS RAID Controller
• Brand: HPE
• Series: Smart Array P430
• Cache Memory: 2GB FBWC (Flash Backed Write Cache)
• SAS Speed: 6Gb/s / 12Gb/s SAS support
• Internal Ports: 2 x mini-SAS internal connectors
• RAID Levels Supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0
• Form Factor: PCIe card
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen8 / Gen9 servers
• Storage Support: SAS / SATA drives
• Application: Enterprise RAID storage management and server data protection

Common Replacements:

• HPE 726897-B21 Smart Array P840 / 4GB FBWC SAS Controller
• HPE 749974-B21 Smart Array P440ar / 2GB FBWC Controller
• HPE 749797-B21 Smart Array P441 / 2GB FBWC Controller