HPE Smart Array P408i-a 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller for ProLiant Servers
By: HPE

Starting from
$440
Indicative. Final pricing is confirmed with your quote.
In Stockships worldwide
Key specs
- Ports
- 8 internal
- Interface Standard
- 12Gb/s SAS
- RAID Levels
- 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Platform Qualification
- HPE ProLiant Gen10 – Gen11
- Management
- iLO and Smart Storage Administrator
- Condition:
- New (authorized channel)
- Warranty:
- Full manufacturer warranty
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Authorized & warrantied
Sourced through authorized distribution, with the full manufacturer warranty.
Compatibility checked
Validated against your server platform before dispatch.
Delivery & lead time
Confirmed with your quote, including expedited freight where available.
Business & public sector
POs, net terms and volume pricing for qualified organizations, government and edu.
Product overview
HPE Smart Array P408i-a 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller for ProLiant Servers. HPE Smart Array and MR controllers with iLO and Smart Storage Administrator support.
It attaches over 12Gb/s SAS in the Modular / low-profile form factor.
Specifications
General
- Product Line
- Smart Array
- Product Type
- RAID Controller
Technical specifications
- Cache Storage
- 2GB
- RAID Levels
- 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Management
- iLO and Smart Storage Administrator
Interfaces & connectivity
- Ports
- 8 internal
- Interface Standard
- 12Gb/s SAS
Physical
- Form Factor
- Modular / low-profile
Compatibility & compliance
- Platform Qualification
- HPE ProLiant Gen10 – Gen11
- Compliance Standards
- RoHS, WEEE
Full published specifications for the HPE Smart Array P408i-a 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller for ProLiant Servers, as supplied. Confirm your backplane presents 12Gb/s SAS before ordering: compatibility validation against your specific server model is part of every order.
Where the Smart Array P408i-a is deployed
- Capacity expansion on existing systems
- Like-for-like replacement and spares holding
- New build-outs specified around a fixed platform
Who this part is for
- Teams matching an adapter to a fabric that is already in production
- Integrators specifying host connectivity as part of a full build
- Procurement buying host adapters against a documented server model
Questions buyers ask about this part
Will the P408i-a Smart Array fit my server?
This is a Modular / low-profile card on 12Gb/s SAS. It needs a free slot of that width and electrical lane count: a x16 card in a x8-wired slot will train at half speed, and some platforms reach the card only through a riser that has to be ordered with it. Send us your server model and we will confirm slot availability, riser and bracket height, power connectors and the firmware level before you order, and that check is part of every order we ship.
Is this HPE part genuine, and is the warranty intact?
Yes. We supply through authorized distribution only, so the part carries the full HPE manufacturer warranty and its firmware update path stays supported. No grey-market stock, no re-labelled drives, no voided warranties.
Do you offer volume pricing and accept purchase orders?
The listed price is per unit and indicative; tiered pricing applies at quantity. We accept purchase orders from qualified businesses, government and defence agencies, and educational institutions, with net terms and consolidated invoicing available. Email the quantity you need and we will come back within 48 business hours.
Other capacities in the HPE Smart Array range
| Model | Part number | Availability | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPE Smart Array P816i-a 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller for ProLiant Servers | N/A | In Stock | $805 |
| HPE Smart Array MR416i-p 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller for ProLiant Servers | N/A | In Stock | $1,055 |
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