HPE CTR RAID SR932i-P

Unleash PCIe 4.0 x16 bandwidth with the HPE CTR RAID SR932i-P, a Type-p RAID controller engineered for HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers. With 32 internal lanes and support for NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives, it delivers up to 24G SAS and PCIe Gen4 NVMe speeds, backed by 8GB DDR4 cache and a dedicated RAID-on-Chip processor for uncompromising performance.

Overview

The HPE CTR RAID SR932i-P is a high-performance RAID controller designed to meet the demanding storage requirements of modern data centers. It provides flexible RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM, and 10 ADM, ensuring data protection and performance optimization. Mixed Mode operation allows seamless switching between RAID and HBA modes, while HPE Smart Storage Administrator simplifies management.

What stands out

• PCIe 4.0 x16 host interface for maximum throughput
• 32 internal lanes supporting up to 32 direct-attached NVMe drives
• 8GB DDR4 cache with optional HPE Smart Storage Battery backup
• Dedicated RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processor for efficient RAID calculations
• Mixed Mode (RAID/HBA) for flexible deployment
• Online firmware update capability minimizes downtime
• Optional HPE Smart Array Secure Encryption for data-at-rest protection

Technical details

• Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
• Internal Ports: 32 lanes (8 x 4 internal SAS/NVMe)
• Supported Drive Interfaces: NVMe, SAS, SATA
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 24G SAS, 12G SAS, 6G SATA, PCIe Gen4 NVMe
• Cache Memory: 8GB DDR4
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM, 10 ADM
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen11 Servers
• Management: HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), Secure Boot
• Operating Modes: RAID Mode, HBA Mode (Pass-through)
• OS Support: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi (specific versions)

Our verdict

The HPE CTR RAID SR932i-P is a top-tier storage solution for enterprises seeking maximum performance and flexibility in their Gen11 server infrastructure. Its robust feature set and high-speed connectivity make it an excellent choice for demanding workloads.