HPE P12688-B21 P13928-001 SR416i-a G10 Plus x16L 4GB NVMe/SAS 24G

Description:

The HPE P12688-B21 (spare P13928-001) is a SmartRAID SR416i-a Gen10 Plus storage controller designed for high-performance enterprise servers. It supports tri-mode connectivity (NVMe, SAS, and SATA), enabling flexible storage configurations with both RAID and HBA functionality. With 4GB cache and PCIe Gen4 architecture, it delivers high throughput and low latency for demanding workloads such as virtualization, databases, and data-intensive applications.

Applications:

The HPE P12688-B21 RAID controller is used in enterprise server environments requiring high-performance and flexible storage management. Typical applications include virtualization clusters, database servers, software-defined storage, and high-performance computing systems where scalability, redundancy, and fast data access are critical.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): P12688-B21
• Spare Part Number: P13928-001
• Product Type: RAID Storage Controller
• Series: HPE SmartRAID SR Gen10 Plus
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x8 host interface
• Supported Drives: NVMe / SAS 24Gb/s / SATA 6Gb/s (tri-mode)
• Ports / Lanes: 16 internal tri-mode lanes (SlimSAS SFF-9402)
• Cache: 4GB DDR4 cache with protection
• RAID Levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Max Devices: Up to 16 direct-attached drives
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 24 Gb/s per lane
• Performance: Up to ~24GB/s bi-directional throughput
• Form Factor: Type-a modular controller (does not use PCIe slot)
• Features: Mixed RAID + HBA mode, SmartCache, secure encryption
• Management: HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA)
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus / Gen11 servers
• Status: Active / current enterprise controller

Common Replacements:

• HPE SR932i-p (higher-end 32-lane, 8GB cache)
• HPE Smart Array P408i-c SR Gen10 Controller
• HPE Smart Array P416ie-m SR Gen10 Controller