HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 804398-B21 RAID controller 12Gb/s SAS PCIe 3.0 x8 8 external lanes

HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 RAID Controller

The HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 is a 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller that connects to a host system through a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface. It provides eight external SAS lanes via two connectors for attachment of external SAS or SATA drives. The card supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 and operates in Mixed Mode to combine RAID and HBA functions simultaneously. It includes HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption for data-at-rest protection on any connected drive.

Suited for External Storage Arrays

This controller suits administrators building external direct-attached storage using SAS or SATA drives who require hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, or 10. It also fits Software Defined Storage deployments needing simultaneous RAID and HBA operation through Mixed Mode. Buyers requiring internal drive connectors should look elsewhere. Those needing more than eight external lanes or a different host interface should consider other options.

Eight External SAS Lanes via Two Connectors

The defining specification is the provision of eight external SAS lanes presented through two physical connectors. This lane count and connector layout determine how many external drives or enclosures can be attached directly. Verify that your external storage enclosure cabling matches this two-connector, eight-lane configuration before purchase.