HPE Smart - Storage Hybrid Capacitor - for ProLiant DL325 Gen10, DL380 Gen10 group storage accessories manufacturer Hewlett Packard Enterprise Manufacturer Item No. P02377-B21 Model HPE Smart EAN/UPC 0190017268590 Product description: HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor Product type Storage Hybrid Capacitor Package contents 145 mm cable set dimensions ( Width x depth x height) 22.25 cm x 5.79 cm x 25.4 cm Weight 340 g Designed for ProLiant DL325 Gen10, DL380 Gen10
Details: General Product type Storage Hybrid Capacitor Package contents 145 mm Cable harness Width 22.25 cm Depth 5.79 cm Height 25.4 cm Weight 340 g Compatibility information Designed for HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Base, DL325 Gen10 Solution, DL380 Gen10, DL380 Gen10 Base, DL380 Gen10 Entry, DL380 Gen10 Entry SMB, DL380 Gen10 for Cohesity DataPlatform, DL380 Gen10 High Performance, DL380 Gen10 Network Choice, DL380 Gen10 NVMe All Flash Server for Datera, DL380 Gen10 Performance, DL380 Gen10 SMB, DL380 Gen10 SMB
The HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor for ProLiant Gen10 servers is a specialized backup power module designed to protect data in HPE Smart Array controller cache during unexpected power loss. Working in conjunction with supported Smart Array controllers in ProLiant DL360 Gen10, DL365 Gen10, DL380 Gen10 and ML30 servers, this hybrid capacitor solution temporarily supplies sufficient power for the controller to move data from volatile cache to non-volatile flash memory. This ensures that write-back cache can be safely used to accelerate storage performance without risking data integrity.
Technically, the hybrid capacitor module combines advanced capacitor technology with intelligent monitoring and management integrated into the HPE Smart Storage ecosystem. It typically connects directly to the Smart Array controller via a dedicated cable and is automatically managed by the controller firmware and HPE management tools. The module is designed specifically for ProLiant 10th generation platforms, providing optimized form factor, reliability and lifecycle management. Health status, charge level and predictive replacement information can be monitored through HPE tools such as HPE iLO and HPE Smart Storage Administrator, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing unplanned downtime.
In practical use, the HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor is ideal for environments where write performance and data protection are both critical. Typical applications include virtualization clusters, database servers, business-critical applications, messaging and collaboration platforms, and file/print services where a high volume of write operations must be processed quickly and safely. By enabling write-back cache modes on Smart Array controllers, the module helps significantly reduce latency and increase throughput while still meeting strict data protection requirements. It also supports scenarios such as branch office servers or edge deployments, where power supply quality may be less stable and robust protection against power failures is essential.
The key advantages for customers include improved performance, enhanced data protection and greater operational reliability. With the hybrid capacitor safeguarding cached data, organizations can fully leverage the performance benefits of Smart Array controller cache without compromising on safety. This leads to faster application response times, better user experience and more efficient use of storage infrastructure. In the event of a power failure, in-flight data in the controller cache is preserved and safely written to flash, reducing the risk of data loss and file system corruption and helping shorten recovery times. The solution is engineered for long service life and low maintenance, reducing total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the server.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is a globally recognized provider of enterprise IT solutions, known for its ProLiant servers, storage systems and networking products. HPE places strong emphasis on reliability, manageability and integration across its portfolio, so that components like the Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor fit seamlessly into a unified infrastructure. The company also reports extensively on sustainability, energy efficiency and responsible production in its official sustainability and ESG reports. HPE focuses on topics such as reducing energy consumption in data centers, improving product efficiency across generations, designing for longer product lifecycles and supporting circular economy models through refurbishment, reuse and recycling programs.
By choosing a storage accessory from HPE's ProLiant ecosystem, customers can contribute to these broader sustainability goals. Using an original HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor to enable controller cache can help consolidate workloads onto fewer, better-utilized servers, indirectly supporting a lower energy footprint per unit of compute or storage delivered. HPE's ongoing work on efficiency, lifecycle management and responsible supply chains means that customers not only gain a robust technical solution for protecting their data, but also align their IT investments with a vendor that publicly commits to improving environmental performance and corporate responsibility over time.