The HPE MR216I-P GEN11 SPD controller is a high-performance USB hub designed for professional data center environments requiring agile and scalable storage solutions. This unit connects via a PCI Express 4.0 x16 Lanes interface, ensuring high bandwidth for fast data transfer and support for intensive workloads. Equipped with 8 GB of internal memory, this controller uses Broadcom MegaRAID technology to provide advanced storage management services, including support for RAID configurations that optimize speed and data security. Compatible with Serial ATA III interfaces and PCI host protocols, it integrates into existing infrastructures with versatility and efficiency. The HPE MR216i-P GEN11 features advanced security functions such as the DMTF Security Protection Data Model (SPDM), supporting certificate-based authentication via HPE iLO 6, and hardware root of trust (HWRoT) to protect firmware against malicious tampering. For management, it offers consolidated professional utilities like MegaRAID Storage Administrator (MRSA), StorCLI, UEFI, and Redfish compatibility, facilitating remote control and detailed system configuration. This storage controller comes in a standard HH/HL form factor and also supports the OCP NIC 3.0 standard, ensuring adaptability to multiple modern server formats. Overall, the HPE MR216I-P GEN11 SPD balances performance, security, and flexibility to handle critical workloads in virtualized and physical environments, delivering up to 240,000 random write IOPS with RAID5 and over three million IOPS in HBA/pass-through modes. This controller is a robust, versatile solution aimed at maximizing storage system integrity and efficiency in professional data centers.
