HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 Controller
Best external storage controller for secure, flexible enterprise data management.
This controller is the pragmatic choice for managing external storage without overcomplicating your setup. By blending RAID data protection with HBA flexibility, it offers a balanced approach to enterprise-grade security. You sacrifice raw, specialized performance for the kind of reliable, mixed-mode versatility that keeps growing data environments stable.
$295.06
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Hummingbird Networks
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Who it's for
- IT administrators managing high-capacity external storage arrays
- Budget-conscious businesses needing reliable basic RAID functionality
- System integrators prioritizing seamless HPE server compatibility
Who should skip it
- Power users requiring high-speed write performance for intensive workloads
- Technicians needing a controller for internal server drive management
- Data centers demanding advanced RAID 6 redundancy and protection
Performance breakdown
Data Throughput
12Gb/s SAS speeds handle demanding external storage workloads with ease.
RAID Versatility
Essential RAID levels provide reliable data protection for standard storage configurations.
Operational Flexibility
Mixed mode operation seamlessly balances RAID and HBA functions simultaneously.
Security Standards
Enterprise-grade encryption ensures sensitive data remains protected against unauthorized access.
Connectivity Capacity
Eight external SAS lanes offer robust expansion for high-density storage arrays.
System Integration
Standard PCIe 3.0 interface ensures broad compatibility across modern server environments.
Key Specs
Controller Type
12Gb/s SAS, Serial ATA/600
Host Interface
PCI Express 3.0 x8
RAID Levels Supported
0, 1, 5, 10
Number of Ports
8 External SAS Ports
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
96 Gbit/s
Form Factor
PCIe Full-Height
Chipset Model
LSI
Operating System Compatibility
Linux
Power Consumption
0.0 Watts
RAID Support
Yes
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