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SMART ARRAY E208I-P SR GEN10 CTRLR PL SI
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804394-B21 Overview
804394-B21-SMART ARRAY E208I-P SR GEN10 CTRLR PL SI is a robust storage controller expansion card designed for Gen10 server environments. Built with a PCIe x8 interface and PCIe 3.0 technology, this RAID controller employs an HP Smart Array chipset that delivers enterprise‐grade hardware RAID functionality, providing support for multiple RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10.
Engineered with a low-profile bracket for space‐constrained installations, the controller offers passive cooling and is compatible with leading operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. This makes it an ideal solution for storage expansion in server environments requiring high reliability and performance.
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804394-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Brand
- Hpe
- Card Type
- Storage Controller
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- HP Smart Array
- RAID Levels Supported
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- 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
- 804394-B21-SMART ARRAY E208I-P SR GEN10 CTRLR PL SI
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Reviews & Ratings
H
Hamid Ali
5
Smooth firmware and setup.
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Stefan Popov
5
Predictable RAID behavior.
J
James Wilkins
5
Good Smart Array option.
R
Rui Santos
5
Stable and dependable.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10 controller?
The HP Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10 is an integrated RAID controller for ProLiant Gen10 servers, delivering hardware-accelerated RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60 with a built-in 2 GB flash-backed write cache.
Which RAID levels are supported by the E208i-p SR Gen10?
The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60, enabling flexible data protection and performance tuning for mixed workload environments.
How many drives can the Smart Array E208i-p manage?
It manages up to 12 internal SAS/SATA drives per port block when used with a compatible backplane, for a total of up to 24 drives in dual-port configurations.
What interface does the E208i-p use to connect drives?
The controller uses four mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) ports, each supporting up to four SAS or SATA lanes at 12 Gb/s per lane.
Is the E208i-p SR Gen10 compatible with all Gen10 ProLiant servers?
Yes, it is supported in all HP ProLiant Gen10 rack and tower servers equipped with a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and the required carrier cage.
What cache memory is included with the E208i-p SR Gen10?
The controller features an onboard 2 GB flash-backed write cache module (FBWC) for data protection and write acceleration.
Can I install the E208i-p without the optional cache module?
No. The 2 GB flash-backed write cache is integrated and mandatory for full RAID functionality and data protection.
How do I update the firmware for the Smart Array E208i-p?
Use HP’s Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to detect the controller and apply the latest firmware via the iLO or OS-based utility.
Which operating systems are supported by this controller?
Supported OSes include Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, and other HPE-qualified distributions.
How can I monitor the health and status of the E208i-p?
Monitor drive and controller status through HPE iLO, Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or HPE Insight Diagnostics for real-time alerts and proactive reporting.
What is the typical power consumption of the E208i-p SR Gen10?
Under maximum load, the controller consumes approximately 8 W, with an idle draw of around 4 W, compliant with Gen10 power-management standards.
What are the form factor and physical dimensions of the controller?
The E208i-p is a half-height, half-length PCIe 3.0 x8 card measuring 167 mm × 68 mm × 19 mm, designed for standard server chassis.
Does the E208i-p support NVMe SSDs?
No. It supports only SAS and SATA drives at up to 12 Gb/s per lane; NVMe SSDs require an HPE NVMe-capable controller.
How do I configure a RAID array on the Smart Array E208i-p?
Launch HPE Smart Storage Administrator during POST or within your OS, select the controller, create a logical drive, choose RAID level, assign drives and save the configuration.
What warranty coverage does the E208i-p SR Gen10 include?
The controller carries a one-year limited warranty, extendable up to five years with HPE Support Plus or HPE Foundation Care contracts.
Can I use the E208i-p in an external storage enclosure?
No. The E208i-p is designed for internal SAS/SATA backplane connections only and is not certified for external JBOD enclosures.
What is the maximum throughput of the Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10?
With four mini-SAS HD ports at 12 Gb/s per lane, the theoretical aggregate throughput reaches 48 Gb/s per port block for sequential I/O.