HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 - Storage controller (RAID) - 8 Channel - SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s - RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 - PCIe 3.0 x8 - for Apollo 4200 Gen10; ProLiant DL325 Gen10, DL360 Gen10, DL365 Gen10

The HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller, supporting 12Gb/s SAS and PCIe 3.0, is an ideal cost-effective solution for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 and Software Defined Storage solutions. This controller operates in Mixed Mode which combines RAID and HBA operations simultaneously. It has eight internal SAS lanes, allowing connection to SAS or SATA drives, and offers encryption for data-at-rest on any drive with HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption. This type-a modular controller occupies a dedicated storage slot without occupying a PCIe expansion slot and provides enterprise-class reliability, security and efficiency needed to address your evolving data storage needs.

• Storage interface(SAS/SATA)
• PCI Express 3.0 x8 link
• RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
• Mixed Mode(RAID logic drives and HBA physical drives simultaneously)
• Legacy and UEFI boot operation
• UEFI System Utilities(storage configuration)
• Up to 238 physical drives
• Up to 64 logical drives
• HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption(optional license)
• HPE SSD Smart Path
• Rapid Parity Initialization(RPI)
• Rapid rebuild
• Drive Sanitize
• Performance Optimization-Degraded Reads and Read Coalescing
• Power efficiency
• Seamless upgrades from HPE Smart Array Software RAID
• Seamless upgrades to HPE Smart Array P-class Controllers

• Enhanced security
  The HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 comes with FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliance, ensuring that data is protected with a high level of security, making it ideal for sensitive and critical systems.
• High-speed performance
  With a data transfer rate of 12 Gbit/s and support for SATA 6 Gb/s / SAS 12 Gb/s interfaces, this storage controller enhances system efficiency and performance, ensuring quick access to data.
• Flexible storage options
  Supporting RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10, the device offers a range of storage configurations, from striping and mirroring to parity and striping with parity, catering to various redundancy and performance needs.
• Ample connectivity
  Equipped with two internal connectors, the controller can manage up to 8 channels, allowing for extensive storage expansion and flexibility in system design.
• Scalable storage solution
  With the capability to support up to 64 LUNs, this controller meets the needs of growing businesses, providing a scalable solution that can adapt to increasing data demands.

The HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 Controller, supporting 12Gb/s SAS and PCIe 3.0, is an ideal cost-effective solution for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 and Software Defined Storage solutions. This controller operates in Mixed Mode which combines RAID and HBA operations simultaneously. It has eight internal SAS lanes, allowing connection to SAS or SATA drives, and offers encryption for data-at-rest on any drive with HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption. This type-a modular controller occupies a dedicated storage slot without occupying a PCIe expansion slot and provides enterprise-class reliability, security and efficiency needed to address your evolving data storage needs.