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869079-B21
SMART ARRAY E208I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI
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869079-B21 Overview
869079-B21-SMART ARRAY E208I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI is a high-performance RAID controller designed specifically for server storage expansion environments. This expansion card integrates robust hardware RAID functionality with a low-profile bracket, ensuring compatibility with space‐constrained chassis while delivering reliable data protection and performance.
Built on a PCIe x8 interface with PCIe 3.0 generation support, the controller utilizes the HP Smart Array E208I-A chipset to manage and optimize disk arrays effectively. It supports multiple RAID levels for flexible configuration and is compatible with major operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi, making it an ideal choice for storage expansion and server enhancement in mission-critical applications.
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869079-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Storage 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 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- 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
- 869079-B21-SMART ARRAY E208I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 3.5 inches
- Depth
- 8.0 inches
- Weight
- 1.2 lbs
869079-B21 Use Case
High-Performance Virtualization in SMB Data Centers with 869079-B21 Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller
Small and mid-sized enterprises deploy VMware or Hyper-V clusters on ProLiant Gen10 servers equipped with the 869079-B21 Smart Array E208i-a SR controller to consolidate virtual machines. By leveraging its eight internal 12Gb/s SAS ports and onboard cache acceleration, organizations achieve up to 250% higher IOPS per rack unit, reduce storage bottlenecks and lower TCO. The outcome is predictable VM performance, simplified management and scalable infrastructure that supports growth without forklift upgrades.
Real-Time Database Acceleration for Analytics Workloads
Financial services firms run high-velocity transaction databases on HP Gen10 servers fitted with the 869079-B21 Smart Array E208i-a SR G10 LH controller. Utilizing its SmartCache technology and configurable battery-backed write cache, the controller delivers sub-millisecond-latency read/write operations on mixed OLTP and real-time analytics queries. The benefit is 3× faster report generation, improved SLA compliance for trading systems and a measurable uplift in data-driven decision-making.
Branch-Office Business Continuity and Rapid Disaster Recovery
Retail chains and distributed enterprises equip remote sites with t-2 or t-3 ProLiant Gen10 servers paired with the 869079-B21 Smart Array E208i-a SR controller to implement RAID-level redundancy and secure snapshot replication. In the event of hardware failure or data corruption, local teams restore critical services in under 15 minutes via on-controller snapshots and off-site replication. The result is minimized downtime, consistent data integrity and simplified IT operations across dispersed locations.
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Product Comparison Table
 869079-B21 |  804381-B21 |  823856-B21 |  874576-B21 |  AK344A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | |
| Card Type | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | N/A | |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | N/A | |
| Chipset / Controller | HP Smart Array E208I-A | HP Smart Array Controller | Smart Array P408i-c | N/A | |
| Supported Ports | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Port Count | N/A | N/A | 8 | 2 | |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | N/A | |
| 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 | No | Yes | No | |
| Full Height Bracket | No | No | No | No | |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | N/A | |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | N/A | |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A | |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | |
| Product Name | 869079-B21-SMART ARRAY E208I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI | 804381-B21-HP SMART ARRAY P408E-M SR GEN10 12G SAS MEZZANINE CONTROLLER | 823856-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-C SR GEN10 CTRLR PL=SI | 874576-B21-HPE ML350 Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander Kit | |
| Height | 1.0 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Width | 3.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Depth | 8.0 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Farhan Akhtar
4
OEM firmware worked flawlessly.
S
Stefan Lund
5
Consistent Gen10 behavior.
R
Robert Klein
3
Reliable for boot volumes.
I
Igor Pavlov
4
Solid controller choice.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP Smart Array E208I-A SR Gen10 controller (SKU 869079-B21)?
The HP Smart Array E208I-A SR Gen10 (SKU 869079-B21) is a low-profile, internal SAS/SATA RAID controller designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, delivering hardware-accelerated RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 data protection.
Which HPE server models are compatible with the Smart Array E208I-A SR Gen10?
The Smart Array E208I-A SR Gen10 is compatible with HPE ProLiant DL20, DL60, DL160, DL180, ML30 and ML110 Gen10 servers equipped with a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot.
What RAID levels does the HP Smart Array E208I-A SR support?
The E208I-A SR Gen10 supports hardware-accelerated RAID levels 0, 1, 10 and 5, enabling data striping, mirroring and parity protection for enhanced performance and redundancy.
How many drives can the E208I-A SR manage?
The controller supports up to eight internal SAS or SATA drives via two SFF-8643 Mini-SAS HD ports, allowing flexible storage expansion.