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HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 Controller
The HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 Controller is a versatile storage solution designed for Software Defined Storage environments utilizing external drives. It offers cost-effective RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support, handling 12Gb/s SAS and SATA interfaces through a PCI Express 3.0 x8 connection. This controller features eight external SAS lanes for robust drive connectivity and provides enterprise-grade reliability. Its Mixed Mode operation allows simultaneous RAID and HBA functions, complemented by HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption for enhanced data protection.
$289.46
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Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
940
/ 1154
#940 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Controller Type
12600
/ Gb/s SAS, Serial ATA/
Who it's for
- High-Speed External Connectivity
- Cost-Effective Essential RAID
- Seamless HPE Ecosystem Integration
Who should skip it
- Lack of Write Cache (No Cache)
- External Connectivity Only
- Basic RAID Feature Set
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
Plug-in Card
Chipset Model
LSI
Operating System Compatibility
Linux
Features
- Supports 12Gb/s SAS and PCIe 3.0 speeds
- Cost-effective RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
- Operates in Mixed Mode (RAID and HBA)
- Eight external SAS lanes for drive connections
- Enterprise-class reliability and security
- SR Secure Encryption for data protection
What customers say
Customers value the HPE E208e-p controller primarily for its robust reliability and seamless integration within the ProLiant server ecosystem. Its ease of deployment and management using the Smart Storage Administrator tool is frequently praised, making complex RAID setups simple. This makes it a dependable component for environments needing guaranteed compatibility. However, sentiment is tempered by performance limitations, especially concerning write operations, as it lacks dedicated cache. Users transitioning from higher-end models note slower I/O throughput under heavy workloads. Consequently, the consensus is that this controller suits external storage or less demanding archival tasks rather than primary transactional storage. While quality is accepted, the perceived value suffers against competitors offering better features for the price.
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