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A versatile, simplified, and flexible choice for data centers.
HPE offers a choice of HPE SR Gen11 storage controllers based on Microchip® SmartRAID® firmware using SmartROC 3100 and 3200 delivering quality, performance, and security for mission-critical applications.
Overview
SR932 Gen11 Key Features
- – Tri-mode (24G SAS, 6G SATA, 16G NVMe) Drive Support.
- – 16-lane (x16) (SR932i-p) PCIe 4.0 host interface.
- – DMTF Security Protection Data Model (SPDM) supports certificate-based authentication with HPE iLO6.
- – Hardware Root of Trust (HWRoT) protects against malicious firmware.
- – Standard PCI HH/HL and OCP NIC 3.0 form-factors.
- – Mixed Mode (RAID and/or JBOD) supporting RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60,1T/10T.
- – 144b 8GB DRAM (SR932) supporting read and write cache (FBWC).
- – Smart Cache Included.
- – Data-At-Rest Encryption support:
- Controller-Based Encryption (CBE) supporting Local (LKM) and Remote (RKM) key management.
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) supporting Host (HKM) key management.
- – Support for 32 (SR932) drives without expander.
- – Support for 64 volumes.
- – Support for HPE Smart Storage Battery and Hybrid Capacitor (Optional).
Models | |
| HPE SR932i-p Gen11 x32 Lanes 8GB Wide Cache PCI SPDM Plug-in Storage Controller | P47184-B21 |
| HPE SR416ie-m Gen11 x16 Lanes 4GB Cache SPDM Mezzanine Storage Controller | P39959-B21 |
Naming Framework
The Gen11 controller naming framework is illustrated below to help simplify controller identification.
Standard Features
| Description | HPE SR932i-p Gen11 x32 Lanes 8GB Wide Cache PCI SPDM Plug-in Storage Controller |
|---|---|
| HPE SR932i-p Gen11 x32 Lanes 8GB Wide Cache PCI SPDM Plug-in Storage Controller | P47184-B21 |
| Ports | 4x8 SlimSAS |
| Storage Lanes | X32 |
| Form Factor | PCIe FH/HL |
| ASIC | Microchip SmartROC 3200pe |
| Host Interface | X16 PCIe 4.0 |
| Cache Size (FBWC) | 8GB |
| Read Ahead Caching | ✓ |
| Write-back Caching | ✓ |
| Storage Protocol | 6G SATA, 24G SAS, 16G NVMe |
| Max Drives (no expander) | 32 |
| Max Drives (with expander) | 238 |
| Max Volumes | 64 |
| RAID: | 0/1/5/6/10/50/60/1T/10T |
| Mixed Mode: (RAID & HBA) | ✓ |
| Feature | Description• |
|---|---|
| SSD Accelerator | Smart Path |
| Array Features |
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| Volume Features |
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| Other Features |
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| HPE OneView Support | Managed Mode |
| Kit contents | Includes storage controller, information card, warranty statement, and storage controller battery cable. |
Optional Accessories for SR Storage Controllers | |
| Energy pack Options Sold Separately | |
| HPE 96W Smart Storage Lithium-ion Battery with 145mm Cable Kit | P01366-B21 |
| HPE 96W Smart Storage Lithium-ion Battery with 260mm Cable Kit | P01367-B21 |
| HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor with 145mm Cable Kit | P02377-B21 |
| HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor with 260mm Cable Kit | P02381-B21 |
| Notes: – An HPE Smart Storage energy pack is optional. – Moving volumes or SED locked drives between SR and MR controllers is not supported. | |
Warranty
The warranty for this device is 3 years parts only.
Warranty Upgrade Options
- – Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours.
- – Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 9 hours x 5 days to 24 hours x 7 days.
- – Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years.
Warranty upgrade options can come in the form of HPE Services operational, which are sold at the HPE System level to which this product attaches.
Operating System Support
- – Microsoft Windows Server
- – Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
- – VMware ESXi
- – Canonical Ubuntu
Notes: HPE SR controllers are supported by the server operating system. For more information on HPE's server operating systems and virtualization software, please visit: http://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport
Storage Management Software Suite
HPE SR Gen11 Storage Controllers
- – Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) GUI
- – Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) CLI
- – Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) Scripting
- – HPE Intelligent Provisioning
- – UEFI System Utilities
- – iLO Redfish
Additional Information
HPE SR Gen11 Storage Controllers
For additional information on the features for the HPE SR Gen11 Storage Controllers, please see the HPE SR Gen11 User Guide at: https://www.hpe.com/support/sr-gen11-ug
Also see storage controller management overview at: https://www.hpe.com/info/scmo
And storage encryption overview at: https://www.hpe.com/info/sceo
Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) Management Tools
SSA GUI Management Tool
The Smart Storage Administrator is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that enables you to monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and configure SmartRAID (SR) storage controllers. The GUI displays the status of the controller, volumes, and drives. Additionally the tool offers an Array Diagnostic Report, and a SmartSSD Wear Gauge Report.
For more information visit: https://www.hpe.com/support/SSA-UG
SSA CLI Management Tool
The Smart Storage Administrator Command Line Interface (SSA CLI) tool is the command line management software designed for the SR product line. The SSACLI tool is designed to be easy to use, consistent, and easy to script.
For more information visit: https://www.hpe.com/support/SSACLI-UG
SSA Scripting Management Tool
The Smart Storage Administrator Scripting (SSASCRIPTING) is a command line scripting tool designed for the SR product line. The SSASCRIPTING tool is designed to capture, create, and clone the current SmartRAID configuration using INI or XML format.
For more information visit: https://www.hpe.com/support/SSACLI-UG
| | MR Gen11 Controllers | SR Gen11 Controllers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | MegaRAID | SmartRAID |
| GUI Management Tool | ✔ MR Storage Administrator | ✔ Smart Storage Administrator |
| CLI Management Tool | ✔ StorCLI | ✔ SSA CLI / SSASCRIPTING |
HPE SR Secure Encryption (optional license)
HPE SR Secure Encryption is a controller-based data encryption solution that protects sensitive, mission critical data. This is an enterprise-class encryption solution for data-at-rest on any volume attached to the SmartRAID controllers including data in the controller cache. Secure Encryption requires an optional license per server.
The solution is available for both local (LKM) and remote (RKM) key management. LKM is focused on single server deployment where there is one key per controller that is managed by the user. RKM is for enterprise-wide deployments from just a few servers to thousands of servers.
| HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption (Data at Rest Encryption/per Server Entitlement) E-LTU | Q2F26AAE |
| For more information please visit: | |
Service and Support
For the most up-to-date information on HPE Services, please refer to the HPE Services – Supplemental QuickSpecs, which provides a comprehensive and regularly updated overview of available services.
Summary of Changes
| Date | Version History | Action | Description of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Sep-2026 | Changed | QuickSpecs maintenance updates. | |
| 02-Feb-2026 | Changed | New branding applied to document. | |
| 04-Dec-2023 | Changed | Service and Support section was updated. | |
| 05-Jun-2023 | Changed | Standard Features section was updated. | |
| 05-Dec-2022 | New | New QuickSpecs. |
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