HPE 804326-B21 Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller
Overview
The HPE 804326-B21 is the Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10, an enterprise-class modular storage controller designed to provide reliable internal storage connectivity for select HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. It serves as a cost-effective solution for managing internal SAS and SATA drives, offering foundational RAID capabilities without occupying a standard PCIe expansion slot. This controller is engineered for IT environments that require robust data protection for direct-attached storage configurations. At its core, the E208i-a SR Gen10 controller supports a 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA data transfer rate per lane, ensuring high-speed access to storage devices. It provides essential data protection through support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10, allowing administrators to configure storage for performance, redundancy, or a balance of both. The controller operates in a mixed mode, which enables it to combine RAID and HBA operations simultaneously for increased flexibility. Designed as a type-a modular controller, this unit fits into a dedicated storage slot on the server system board. This smart design frees up valuable PCIe slots for other expansion cards, such as networking adapters or GPUs. Management is streamlined through HPE’s Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) software, which provides an intuitive interface for configuring RAID volumes and monitoring the health of the storage subsystem.
Key Features
- Dedicated modular form factor that does not use a PCIe slot.
- Supports both 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA internal drives.
- Provides essential data protection with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.
- Operates in mixed mode for simultaneous RAID and HBA functionality.
- Features eight internal SAS lanes across two Mini-SAS ports.
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