HPE 96W Smart Storage Battery (Up to 20 Devices)

HPE 96W Smart Storage Battery (Up to 20 Devices) with 145mm Cable

The HPE 96W Smart Storage Battery (up to 20 Devices) with 145mm Cable is a high‑capacity HPE Smart Storage Battery designed to protect the cache of HPE Smart Array and SmartRAID controllers in ProLiant servers. By providing dedicated backup power to RAID controller cache, it safeguards in‑flight data during power loss, improving reliability and preventing data corruption on write‑back cache volumes.

This 96W Smart Storage Battery can support up to 20 devices (supported controllers and backplanes, model‑dependent), making it ideal for servers hosting multiple Smart Array controllers or larger storage configurations. The 145mm cable length is suited to specific ProLiant chassis layouts, ensuring clean and reliable installation.

For complete storage solutions, you can pair this battery with compatible HPE Smart Array controllers and ProLiant rack/tower systems from the wider servers range to build a resilient, enterprise‑grade storage stack.

Detailed Specification Table

Common Suitable Users

The HPE 96W Smart Storage Battery (up to 20 Devices) with 145mm Cable is ideal for:

• Medium & Large Enterprises
  Running storage‑heavy HPE ProLiant servers with Smart Array controllers in production environments.
• Database & Virtualization Teams
  Protecting cache for SQL/NoSQL databases and virtualized workloads that rely on write‑back caching for performance.
• Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
  Ensuring data integrity and uptime in multi‑tenant infrastructures where storage reliability is mission‑critical.
• Data Centres & Co‑Location Providers
  Standardizing on HPE Smart Array solutions and needing consistent cache protection across many nodes.
• High‑Demand SMBs
  Using HPE RAID controllers in ProLiant servers hosting critical applications and wanting enterprise‑level data protection.

Pros of HPE 96W Smart Storage Battery (Up to 20 Devices)

• High‑Capacity 96W Design
  Supports up to 20 devices, making it suitable for large or multi‑controller configurations in a single server.
• Protects RAID Cache Data
  Maintains power to write‑back cache during power failure, preventing data loss and corruption of in‑flight writes.
• Improves Reliability & Uptime
  Enables safer use of performance‑enhancing write‑back caching without sacrificing data integrity.
• Smart Health Monitoring
  Integrated with HPE Smart Storage tools to report battery health and status for proactive maintenance.
• Optimized for HPE ProLiant
  Purpose‑built for HPE controllers and chassis, ensuring clean integration and support.
• Supports Future Scalability
  Capacity to power multiple controllers/backplanes gives headroom as storage grows within the same server.
• Compact with 145mm Cable
  The specific cable length suits designed chassis routes, helping keep cabling neat and reliable.

Market Price Variation Table

The following price ranges are indicative for content. Actual prices depend on supplier, exchange rates, and whether the battery is bundled with a controller or server.

Pricing can change with promotions, availability, and whether the battery is purchased standalone or as part of a larger server/storage configuration.

Summary & Conclusion

The HPE 96W Smart Storage Battery (up to 20 Devices) with 145mm Cable is an essential HPE Smart Storage Battery accessory for any ProLiant environment that relies on Smart Array controllers and write‑back cache. By providing reliable backup power to RAID cache, it helps protect in‑flight data during power interruptions, significantly improving data integrity and system resilience.

For organizations building or expanding HPE ProLiant‑based infrastructures—especially those running virtualization, databases, or high‑I/O applications—this battery is a key component of a robust storage strategy. Pair it with compatible Smart Array controllers and well‑configured servers from the broader enterprise servers portfolio to ensure your critical data remains safe even when power events occur.