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804326-B21
SMART ARRAY E208I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI
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804326-B21 Overview
804326-B21-SMART ARRAY E208I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI is a high-performance RAID controller designed for modern server storage expansion in Gen10 systems. Built as an expansion card, this RAID controller employs a PCIe x8 interface with PCIe 3.0 technology, and it is powered by HP’s Smart Array controller chipset. The device is engineered to manage multiple drive arrays while ensuring data redundancy and accelerated I/O performance for mission-critical applications.
This low-profile card features a dedicated hardware RAID engine that supports key RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, making it ideal for storage expansion in enterprise and data center environments. With passive cooling for quiet, reliable operation and broad operating system compatibility (Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi), the controller is optimized for enhancing server performance in a variety of use cases.
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804326-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- RAID Controller
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- HP Smart Array E208I-A
- Supported Ports
- N/A
- Port Count
- N/A
- Max Data Rate
- N/A
- RAID Levels Supported
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- Yes
- Full Height Bracket
- No
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- 804326-B21-SMART ARRAY E208I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI
- Height
- 0.79 inches
- Width
- 4.01 inches
- Depth
- 7.87 inches
- Weight
- 1.47 lbs
804326-B21 Use Case
High-Performance Virtualization on HPE Gen10 with 804326-B21 Smart Array E208i-a SR Controller
In a VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization cluster, deploying the 804326-B21 Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 controller delivers sub-millisecond latency and up to 12 GB/s aggregate throughput for VM storage. Benefit: maximized VM density, predictable I/O performance under peak loads, and simplified drive management with integrated RAID-level protection.
Enterprise Database Acceleration and Data Resilience Using 804326-B21 Smart Array E208i-a
For mission-critical SQL Server, Oracle or SAP HANA workloads on HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, the 804326-B21 Smart Array E208i-a SR controller optimizes transactional I/O with hardware-accelerated RAID and write cache. Benefit: up to 2× faster query response, robust RAID-1/5/10 data protection, and reduced storage bottlenecks for 24×7 availability.
Fast Backup, Recovery and Snapshot Orchestration with HPE 804326-B21 Smart Array E208i-a
In enterprise backup environments using HPE StoreOnce or third-party backup software, the 804326-B21 Smart Array E208i-a SR controller accelerates snapshot creation and integration with HPE Recovery Manager Central. Benefit: sub-30-second snapshots, automated cataloging, and reduced RTO/RPO for critical workloads without impacting primary applications.
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Product Comparison Table
 804326-B21 |  Q0L14A |  P9D99A |  804381-B21 |  726897-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | |
| Card Type | RAID Controller | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Chipset / Controller | HP Smart Array E208I-A | N/A | HP Smart Array Controller | N/A | |
| Supported Ports | N/A | SFP+ | N/A | N/A | |
| Port Count | N/A | 2 | N/A | 2 | |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 | N/A | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Low Profile Bracket | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
| Full Height Bracket | No | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion / Server Enhancement | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | |
| Product Name | 804326-B21-SMART ARRAY E208I-A SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI | Q0L14A-SN1200E 16GB 2P FC HBA PL-SH NO DEAL REG PRICING | 804381-B21-HP SMART ARRAY P408E-M SR GEN10 12G SAS MEZZANINE CONTROLLER | 726897-B21-HPE Smart Array P840/4GB FBWC 12Gb 2-ports Int SAS Controller | |
| Height | 0.79 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Width | 4.01 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Depth | 7.87 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Weight | 1.47 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bilal Akram
4
Straightforward deployment with clean firmware.
J
Jonas Ek
5
Predictable throughput.
M
Marcus Lee
3
Solid for internal disks.
T
Tomasz Kaczor
4
Dependable Gen10 controller.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller?
The HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller is an integrated entry-level RAID adapter for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, offering four internal 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA ports and support for RAID 0, 1, and 10.
Which HPE servers are compatible with the E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller?
The E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 DL, ML and Apollo servers that include an onboard Smart Array E-series slot.
What RAID levels does the Smart Array E208i-a support?
The Smart Array E208i-a supports RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring) and RAID 10 (stripe of mirrors) to balance performance and data protection.
What data transfer speeds are supported by the E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller?
Each of the four internal SAS/SATA ports delivers up to 12 Gb/s transfer speed for high-throughput storage operations.