Description
Fujitsu PRAID EP400i RAID Controller (P/N D3216-A23) with 1GB cache and 8 SAS ports. High-performance PCIe RAID card for servers and enterprise storage.
| specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fujitsu |
| Part Number (P/N) | D3216-A23 |
| Model | PRAID EP400i |
| Cache Memory | 1GB |
| Ports | 8-Port SAS (Mini-SAS connectors) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant |
| Country of Origin | Made in OEM facilities (label shows D3216 series) |
Product Features
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Genuine Fujitsu PRAID EP400i RAID Controller (P/N D3216-A23).
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Equipped with 1GB onboard cache for faster I/O operations.
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Supports 8 SAS/SATA drives with enterprise-class RAID protection.
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PCIe 3.0 interface for high-bandwidth and low-latency performance.
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RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60.
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Optimized for Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers and other enterprise platforms.
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Enhanced data protection with battery backup options.
General Product Information
The Fujitsu PRAID EP400i RAID Controller (P/N: D3216-A23) is a high-performance, enterprise-grade storage solution built to maximize data throughput and reliability in server environments. Featuring 1GB of onboard cache and support for up to 8 SAS/SATA drives, this adapter is engineered for modern workloads that demand both speed and redundancy.
With its PCIe 3.0 interface and 12Gb/s SAS connectivity, the PRAID EP400i enables lightning-fast storage access for critical applications, including virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing. Supporting multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60), it offers flexibility for both performance-oriented and redundancy-focused configurations.
Ideal for Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers, this RAID card ensures enterprise-grade reliability with options for advanced data protection features such as cache backup modules. Designed for data centers and mission-critical IT infrastructure, the PRAID EP400i is the perfect balance of performance, scalability, and security.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fujitsu |
| Model | PRAID EP400i |
| Part Number (P/N) | D3216-A23 |
| Cache Memory | 1GB DDR3 |
| Ports | 8-Port SAS (Mini-SAS connectors) |
| Drive Support | SAS (12Gb/s), SATA (6Gb/s) |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max Drives | Up to 240 drives via SAS expanders |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Country of Origin | OEM production (D3216 line, shown on label) |
Compatible Products
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Fujitsu PRIMERGY Servers (RX, TX, BX, CX series).
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Compatible with enterprise server motherboards supporting PCIe 3.0.
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Works with major operating systems:
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Microsoft Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019)
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VMware ESXi
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Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu, SUSE, CentOS)
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Ideal Use Cases
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Data Centers – High-performance RAID for mission-critical workloads.
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Enterprise IT – Secure storage with redundancy and performance.
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Database Servers – Reliable I/O acceleration for SQL, Oracle, etc.
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Virtualization Environments – Faster VM provisioning and storage scaling.
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High-Performance Computing (HPC) – Efficient storage throughput.
Comparison Angle
Compared to entry-level RAID controllers, the Fujitsu PRAID EP400i (D3216-A23) provides:
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1GB onboard cache for enhanced IOPS and reduced latency.
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12Gb/s SAS performance – faster than older 6Gb/s models.
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Wider RAID support including RAID 50/60 for enterprise workloads.
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Optimized for PRIMERGY servers with seamless integration.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Fujitsu Enterprise SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs
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Fujitsu CacheVault battery backup unit
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Fujitsu PRIMERGY Server Memory Kits
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Fujitsu Hot-Swap Power Supplies
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SAS Expander Modules & Cables