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HPE P47789-B21 Storage Controller Server Accessory
OCP NIC 3.0 storage controller with 2x8 LP SlimSAS ports supporting RAID 0, 1, 10 and 6G SATA, 12G SAS, 16G NVMe drives
- TypeStorage Controller
- SpecificationsCache: MR216i-o = None Ports: MR216i-o = 2x8 LP SlimSAS RAID
- OCP NIC 3.0 form-factor fits modern servers
- 2x8 LP SlimSAS ports connect up to 16 drives
- RAID 0, 1, 10 protects critical data
- Secure encrypted drive support meets compliance needs
- MRSA, StorCLI, UEFI, Redfish simplify storage management
OCP NIC 3.0 Storage Controller
The HPE P47789-B21 is a storage controller built to the OCP NIC 3.0 form factor for server deployments. It connects drives through two 8-lane LP SlimSAS ports. The adapter supports 6G SATA, 12G SAS and 16G NVMe protocols. No onboard cache is included with this model.
Supported RAID Levels and Drive Security
This controller suits administrators who need RAID 0, 1 or 10 across mixed SATA, SAS and NVMe drives. It also supports secure encrypted drives for data-at-rest protection. Builds requiring RAID 5, 6 or higher levels must select a different controller. Environments that depend on hardware-backed write caching should consider other models.
Management Interfaces
The card is managed through MRSA, StorCLI, UEFI and Redfish interfaces. These tools cover configuration, monitoring and firmware updates across supported operating systems. Deployments that rely on a proprietary GUI not listed here will need an alternative solution.
Highlights
- OCP NIC 3.0 form-factor fits modern servers
- 2x8 LP SlimSAS ports connect up to 16 drives
- RAID 0, 1, 10 protects critical data
- Secure encrypted drive support meets compliance needs
- MRSA, StorCLI, UEFI, Redfish simplify storage management
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Model | P47789-B21 |
| Type | Storage Controller |
| Specifications | Cache: MR216i-o = None Ports: MR216i-o = 2x8 LP SlimSAS RAID levels: 0, 1, 10 Form factor: OCP NIC 3.0 form-factor Secure encrypted drives: Supported Storage protocol: 6G SATA, 12G SAS, 16G NVMe Storage management: MRSA, StorCLI, UEFI, and Redfish Management |
| Shipping weight | 0.91 kg |
| Package size | 178 × 127 × 76 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the P47789-B21 into an OCP 3.0 slot, and what is the common cabling mistake?
Align the controller with the OCP NIC 3.0 connector and seat it firmly until the latch clicks; the step often missed is attaching the 2x8 LP SlimSAS cables to the correct drive backplane ports before closing the chassis.
What maintenance or replacement will the MR216i-o controller need over time?
Since the MR216i-o has no cache module, there is no battery or capacitor to replace; only firmware updates via MRSA, StorCLI, UEFI or Redfish are required for ongoing maintenance.
Which interface limit appears first when the controller runs sustained mixed workloads?
The 6 Gbps SATA link saturates before the 12 Gbps SAS or 16 Gbps NVMe paths, making SATA drives the first bottleneck under continuous heavy I/O.
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