Name: 869079-B21 HPE E208i-a Gen10 12G SAS SATA PCIe RAID Controller
Brand: HPE
SKU: 869079-B21
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE E208i-a Gen10 12G SAS/SATA PCIe RAID Controller delivers robust storage management for HPE Gen10 servers. It fits into data centers where reliable RAID functionality is essential, supporting multiple RAID levels and high-speed data transfers with SAS and SATA drives connected via PCIe 3.0. This controller is a practical component designed to improve storage performance and resilience in business-critical server environments.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	869079-B21

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom (LSI) SAS3008
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12 Gbps per port (12Gb/s SAS)
RAID Levels	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, RAID 50
Cache	None (no onboard battery-backed or flash-backed cache)
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS, SATA
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers (e.g., DL160 Gen10, DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, ML350 Gen10) and other HPE Gen10 platforms

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low-profile PCIe (half-height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The HPE E208i-a Gen10 RAID controller manages data storage by combining multiple SAS and SATA drives into a single logical unit, improving performance and data protection. It's commonly used in HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers for business applications requiring reliable storage management. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this controller supports various RAID levels for flexibility in balancing redundancy and speed to suit different workloads. Its compatibility with both SAS and SATA drives makes it a versatile choice for many data center setups. Key Features Handles both SAS and SATA drives with 12 Gb/s bandwidth Offers multiple RAID configurations including RAID 6 and RAID 60 for advanced data protection Utilizes PCIe 3.0 to maintain high transfer rates Designed to integrate seamlessly with HPE Gen10 server platforms Includes management tools for easy configuration and monitoring This RAID controller is typically deployed in enterprise servers that require dependable and scalable storage solutions. It helps maintain system uptime and data integrity in environments like database management, virtualization, and critical application hosting.

Use Cases
The HPE E208i-a Gen10 RAID Controller is primarily deployed in enterprise IT environments where robust data integrity and high-throughput storage access are critical. It is well-suited for data centers and rack-mounted servers requiring scalable and resilient storage configurations to handle demanding workloads. How It's Used: Enabling RAID configurations in virtualization clusters to improve storage performance and fault tolerance for enterprise applications. Supporting high-availability storage arrays in mid-sized data centers managing mixed SAS and SATA drive deployments. Facilitating storage resilience and data protection in backup and recovery servers within financial services infrastructures. Optimizing data throughput and redundancy in remote office server deployments hosting critical business applications. Integrating into edge computing platforms where efficient storage management and fast data access are essential under constrained footprints. This controller enhances operational efficiency by providing flexible RAID options that accommodate evolving storage demands. Its compatibility with Gen10 servers allows IT teams to scale storage performance seamlessly while maintaining data reliability across diverse enterprise workloads.

869079-B21 HPE E208i-a Gen10 12G SAS SATA PCIe RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases