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Green rectangular plug-in module with two SAS connectors and gold PCIe edge connector

HPE

HPE 869079-B21 Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 RAID controller

SKU CH-B3PF-FSXPR MPN 869079-B21

Plug-in RAID controller with eight internal 12 Gb/s SAS ports and PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface

  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x8
  • Form factorPlug-in Module
  • External connectors12Gb/s SAS Serial ATA/600
  • Processor cache0 Byte
  • Supported RAID modes0 1 5 10
  • Product typeSAS Controller
  • 12Gb/s SAS bandwidth drives faster data throughput
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface enables high-speed server connectivity
  • RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support protects critical workloads
  • Eight internal SAS ports connect multiple drives simultaneously
  • Plug-in module form factor fits Gen10 server slots

HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 controller

This HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10 controller provides eight internal 12Gb/s SAS ports on a PCI Express 3.0 x8 plug-in module. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5 and 10 with zero cache memory for direct-attached storage deployments.

Internal RAID for servers without cache requirement

Suited for administrators configuring internal drive arrays on supported HPE Gen10 servers where a cacheless RAID 0, 1, 5 or 10 solution meets the workload. Not for buyers who need write-back cache, battery-backed cache or flash-backed cache for performance or data protection.

PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface

The card installs in a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot and presents eight internal SAS lanes through two connectors. Verify the server has a compatible x8 slot and the required internal cabling before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $715.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 219 comparable items (median $155.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product lineSmart Array
Product typeSAS Controller
Processor
Processor cache0 Byte
Storage
Supported RAID modes0 1 5 10
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x8
External connectors12Gb/s SAS Serial ATA/600
Size & build
Form factorPlug-in Module
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

What is the maximum sustained throughput per SAS lane on the 869079-B21?

Each lane runs at 12 Gb/s, so the eight internal ports share a total of 12 Gb/s bandwidth per port under continuous load.

How much power does the E208i-a SR Gen10 draw when running all day in a server?

The plug-in module has no onboard cache or fan, so its power draw stays low and is cooled by the server chassis airflow.

Which slot type must the host server provide for this controller to install?

A PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot is required for the 869079-B21 to operate.

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