Adapter Specs

• Device Type: Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) Module
• Cache Capacity: 512 MB
• Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-6400, 800 MHz
• Backing Store: Flash memory with super-capacitor (no battery)
• Interface: Plug-in module for Smart Array RAID controllers
• Supported Controllers: Smart Array P212, P410, P411

Part Number:

• 462975-001

The HPE 512MB FWBC Cache Adapter (462975-001) enhances your servers RAID performance and data security by adding flash-backed write cache to supported Smart Array controllers. It features 512 MB of DDR2 cache protected by a supercapacitor, which maintains power long enough to commit data to non-volatile flash storage during a power failureremoving the need for traditional battery maintenance.

This adapter is compatible with HPE Smart Array controllers such as the P212, P410, and P411, and is widely used across ProLiant DL, ML, and BL servers in the G5 to G7 series. Its plug-in design simplifies installation, while the added cache significantly improves RAID write performance. It’s a dependable upgrade for administrators looking to boost storage responsiveness while preserving data integrity.