The HPE Smart Storage Administrator is the dedicated tool for managing Smart Array controllers. To install a license key using SSA:
controller slot=0 add licensekey=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Hardware Compatibility
SmartCache operates through a three-tier architecture managed via the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) Bulk Storage : Supported HDDs that house the primary data set. Accelerator hpe smartcache license key
| Feature | HPE SmartCache | Intel CAS (Cache Acceleration Software) | Windows Tiering | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Hardware (Controller-based) | Software (OS-based) | Software (OS-based) | | CPU Overhead | None (offloaded) | Consumes host CPU | Consumes host CPU | | OS Compatibility | All (hardware level) | Windows/Linux via drivers | Windows only | | Write Policies | Write-Through, Write-Back | Write-Through, Write-Back | Tiering (less granular) | | Data Protection | RAID support for cache | Requires separate protection | Built-in mirroring | | Best Use Case | Large mixed workloads | Legacy servers w/o HPE hardware | Windows-specific setups |
Used for a single server, delivered via a physical activation card or an electronic entitlement. Flexible-Quantity License: The HPE Smart Storage Administrator is the dedicated
A: Standard HPE licenses are non-transferable per the End User License Agreement (EULA). However, volume licenses (D7S27AAE) can be reassigned within the same customer environment.
Note: SmartCache requires an HPE Smart Array controller with a Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) of 1 GB or larger. HPE SmartCache Licensing Options HPE SmartCache Licensing Options Delivered via email as
Delivered via email as a software token, which speeds up procurement. Step 2: Redeem the License Key via My HPE Software Center
Requires Smart Array P420, P421, P721m, or P822 controllers with Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC).
: The Smart Array controller must have a functional FBWC module installed.