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HPE P47785-B21 MR216i-p Gen11 x16 Lanes Storage Controller

SKU CH-1612-FW8AG MPN P47785-B21

Storage controller supporting 6G SATA, 12G SAS and 16G NVMe with secure encrypted drive support

  • Product typeStorage Controller
  • DetailsSecure encrypted drives: Supported Storage protocol: 6G SATA
  • Supports secure encrypted drives for data protection
  • Handles 6G SATA, 12G SAS and 16G NVMe drives
  • Managed via MRSA, StorCLI, UEFI and Redfish
  • Gen11 x16 lane plug-in controller for modern servers
  • Model P47785-B21 MR216i-p storage controller

HPE MR216i-p Gen11 Storage Controller

The HPE MR216i-p Gen11 is a plug-in storage controller designed for HPE Gen11 servers. It provides x16 lane connectivity for internal drive arrays. The card supports secure encrypted drives to protect data at rest. It is intended for administrators managing mixed SATA, SAS and NVMe workloads in enterprise environments.

Upgrade from Controllers without NVMe

This controller adds 16G NVMe capability alongside 12G SAS and 6G SATA on a single adapter. The jump is worth it when consolidating different drive types or when secure encrypted drive support is required. It replaces older plug-in cards that lack SPDM integration or unified management across protocols. Systems limited to legacy SAS or SATA interfaces gain a direct path to faster NVMe storage.

Sustained Mixed-Protocol Workload Behaviour

Under sustained load the controller manages 6G SATA, 12G SAS and 16G NVMe drives simultaneously through MRSA, StorCLI, UEFI and Redfish interfaces. The x16 lane design maintains bandwidth for parallel I/O across encrypted and non-encrypted volumes. Management tools provide consistent monitoring during extended operations. It is not for deployments requiring onboard cache or battery-backed write protection.

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Price $410.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Model nameP47785-B21
Product typeStorage Controller
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Which slot width does the MR216i-p Gen11 controller need for installation?

The card uses a PCIe x16 lane interface and plugs directly into a compatible server slot.

What is the correct sequence to load the driver before the OS boots?

Enable UEFI boot mode in the system BIOS, then use the MRSA or StorCLI utility to load the driver prior to OS installation.

When should the controller firmware be updated for encrypted-drive support?

Apply the latest firmware through MRSA, StorCLI or Redfish before deploying secure encrypted drives on 6G SATA, 12G SAS or 16G NVMe devices.

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