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Broadcom MR216i-a Cntrl for HPE Gen10+
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Broadcom MR216i-a Cntrl for HPE Gen10+

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Broadcom MR216i-a Cntrl for HPE Gen10+.

Device Type: Storage controller. Host Bus: PCIe 4.0 x8. Interface: SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s / PCIe 4.0 (NVMe). Buffer Size: 4 GB. Supported Devices: Hard drive. Channel Qty: 16. Max Storage Devices Qty: 240. RAID Level: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10.

Specifications

Buffer Size
4 GB

Highlights

  • PCIe 4.0 x8 host bus interface
  • Tri-mode connectivity for SATA 6Gb/s, SAS 12Gb/s, and PCIe 4.0 NVMe
  • 16 storage channels managing up to 240 connected drives
  • Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 with FastPath support
  • 4 GB integrated buffer memory
  • Compatible with select HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers

General

Device Type
Storage controller
Host Bus
PCIe 4.0 x8

Compatibility Information

Designed For
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus V2, DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 Base, DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 Performance, DL345 Gen10 Plus Base, DL360 Gen10 Plus, DL360 Gen10 Plus All-NVMe Server for Software Defined Storage, DL360 Gen10 Plus for Weka Base Tracking, DL360 Gen10 Plus Network Choice, DL365 Gen10 Plus, DL380 Gen10 Plus, DL380 Gen10 Plus Network Choice, DL385 Gen10 Plus (v2), DL385 Gen10 Plus Entry (v2)

Dimensions & Weight

Depth
9.92 cm
Weight
124 g

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s / PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)
Connections
1 x PCIe 4.0 x8

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - parts - 3 years

Miscellaneous

Features
FastPath

Software / System Requirements

Software Included
StorCLI, HII (UEFI Human Interface Infrastructure), UEFI System Utilities (storage configuration), MegaRAID Storage Administrator, Redfish (Inventory and Events)
OS Required
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi

Storage Controller

Interface
SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s / PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)
Buffer Size
4 GB
Supported Devices
Hard drive
Channel Qty
16
Max Storage Devices Qty
240
RAID Level
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10

Related Products

The Broadcom MR216i-a is a dedicated PCIe 4.0 x8 storage controller engineered for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus rack servers. Built for enterprise environments requiring reliable data redundancy, it provides 16 channels supporting up to 240 SAS, SATA, or NVMe storage drives across RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations.

Frequently asked questions

Which servers are compatible with the Broadcom MR216i-a controller?

This storage controller is designed specifically for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus systems. Supported models include the DL325 Gen10 Plus V2, DL345 Gen10 Plus, DL360 Gen10 Plus, DL365 Gen10 Plus, DL380 Gen10 Plus, and DL385 Gen10 Plus series.

What RAID levels and drive types does this controller support?

The MR216i-a supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 arrays. It features tri-mode support, allowing it to interface with 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA, and PCIe 4.0 NVMe hard drives.

Does the Broadcom MR216i-a come with a warranty?

Yes, this controller includes a 3-year parts warranty. South African customers receive local support and warranty fulfillment directly through Server Hub.