HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 Controller – Cost-Effective SAS RAID and Storage Solution

The HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 Controller from Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers a robust and affordable solution for managing external storage with 12Gb/s SAS connectivity. Designed as a plug-in card compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers, this controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations, making it suitable for a variety of enterprise storage needs. Its support for PCIe 3.0 ensures high-speed data transfer, facilitating efficient storage performance. The E208e-p operates in Mixed Mode, enabling simultaneous RAID and HBA functions, which simplifies complex storage environments and enhances flexibility. With eight external SAS lanes, it connects easily to JBODs and advanced storage arrays, providing scalable options for growing data requirements. The controller's built-in security features, such as HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption, help protect sensitive data-at-rest, ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley. Additionally, the integrated SmartSSD Wear Gauge proactively monitors drive health, alerting you to potential issues before failures occur. This proactive approach preserves data integrity and reduces downtime. The E208e-p supports software-defined storage solutions at a low cost, making it an excellent choice for organizations seeking reliable, enterprise-class storage connectivity without significant investment. Its compatibility with Linux platforms ensures broad deployment options, and its ability to connect to external JBODs and storage arrays provides scalable, flexible storage configurations. Overall, the HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 Controller combines reliable hardware, security features, and cost efficiency to meet the evolving demands of enterprise storage environments.

Features:

• Preserve data integrity with HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge, which alerts you to potential drive issues before a drive fails.

• Comply with regulations for sensitive data, such as HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley with HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption.

• Protects data-at-rest on attached drives with optional HPE Smart Array SR Secure Encryption license.

• Built-in reliability and security features for enterprise-grade storage management.

• Connects seamlessly to external JBODs and advanced storage arrays for scalable solutions.

• Offers a low-cost way to enable software-defined storage environments.

• Provides cost-effective SAS storage connectivity with high-speed data transfer.

• Delivers a cost-efficient, enterprise-class controller with 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity for simple RAID configurations on HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers.