Storage controller option population guidelines
To maintain optimal thermal conditions when installing a P-series Smart Array Controller or a Smart HBA option, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the following population guidelines:
| Expansion slot | H240 | H241 | P440 | P441 | P841 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slot 1 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) low-profile, standup | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Slot 2 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) low-profile, standup | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Riser slot 3 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) full-height, half-length | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Riser slot 4 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) full-height, half-length | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Slot 5 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) low-profile, standup | Yes* | Yes | Yes* | Yes | — |
| Slot 6 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) low-profile, standup | Yes* | Yes | Yes* | Yes | — |
| Slot 7 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) low-profile, standup | Yes* | Yes | Yes* | Yes | — |