The HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller, supporting 12Gb/s SAS and PCIe 3.0, is an ideal cost-effective solution for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 and Software Defined Storage solutions. This controller operates in Mixed Mode which combines RAID and HBA operations simultaneously. It has eight internal SAS lanes, allowing connection to SAS or SATA drives, and offers encryption for data-at-rest on any drive with HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption. This type-a modular controller occupies a dedicated storage slot without occupying a PCIe expansion slot and provides enterprise-class reliability, security and efficiency needed to address your evolving data storage needs.
General Information
Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
Manufacturer Part Number |
804326-B21 |
Manufacturer Website Address |
https://www.hpe.com/au/ |
Brand Name |
HPE |
Product Line |
Smart Array |
Product Model |
E208i-a |
Product Name |
Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller |
Product Type |
SAS Controller |
Interfaces/Ports
Number of SAS Ports (Internal) |
8 |
SAS Connector Details |
2 |
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor |
Plug-in Module |
Miscellaneous
Platform Supported |
PC |
Linux |
Technical Information
Host Interface |
PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Controller Type |
12Gb/s SAS |
Serial ATA/600 |
RAID Supported |
Yes |
RAID Levels |
0 |
1 |
5 |
10 |