726821-B21 749797-001 HPE Smart Array P440/4GB FBWC 12Gb SAS Controller HP 726821B21

Description:

The HPE 726821-B21 / 749797-001 Smart Array P440 controller is used in enterprise server environments to manage internal storage and provide advanced RAID functionality with high-speed SAS connectivity. Commonly installed in HPE ProLiant servers to enhance storage performance, data protection, and scalability for critical applications. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this controller for server storage upgrades, RAID configuration, performance optimization, and replacement of legacy RAID controllers.

Applications:

The HPE Smart Array P440 is commonly used in enterprise data centers, virtualization platforms, database servers, and storage systems where high-performance storage management, redundancy, and data protection are required for reliable operation and uptime.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 726821-B21 / 749797-001
• Product Type: RAID Controller / SAS Storage Controller
• Series: HPE Smart Array P440
• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS
• Cache Memory: 4GB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC)
• Bus Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Ports: 1 internal SAS port (8 lanes)
• RAID Levels Supported: 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: PCIe plug-in card
• Power Consumption: ~15.6W max
• Management: HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA)
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers
• Application Environment: Enterprise servers and data center storage systems

Common Replacements:

• HPE Smart Array P441
• HPE Smart Array P840
• Dell PERC H730 RAID Controller