Smartphone HPE Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller 8 Internal Lanes PCIe 3.0 x8

HPE Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10 - Enterprise Storage Controller (804394-B21)

The HPE Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10 is a cost-effective, enterprise-grade storage controller designed for ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers. Operating as an "Entry" (E-class) controller, it provides a reliable and secure solution for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations across SAS and SATA drives. This "Plug-in" PCIe model features 8 internal lanes, supporting data transfer rates of up to 12Gb/s for SAS and 6Gb/s for SATA devices. Designed without an integrated cache, it utilizes the HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption and Smart Storage Administrator to protect data-at-rest and simplify management. It is an ideal choice for businesses requiring basic RAID protection and high-performance connectivity for internal server storage without the added cost and complexity of FBWC (Flash-Backed Write Cache) modules.

Technical Specifications

* Model: Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10

* Part Number: 804394-B21

* EAN: 4514953854307

* Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 (Plug-in Card)

* Data Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s SAS per lane; 6Gb/s SATA per lane

* Lanes: 8 Internal Lanes across 2x4 Internal Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) ports

* RAID Levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

* Cache: No Cache (Non-volatile memory not included)

* Maximum Drives: Up to 8 internal physical drives

* Form Factor: Standard PCIe Low Profile (Includes Full-height and Low-profile brackets)

* Management: HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA), UEFI System Utilities

* Security: HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption (Optional license)

* Supported Platforms: HPE ProLiant Gen10 / Gen10 Plus / Gen11 Servers