Description
Configuration and Management of HPE Smart Array E208I-A SR GEN10
The 871039-001 HPE Smart Array E208I-A SR GEN10(8 Internal Lanes/No Cache)12G SAS Modular LH Controller can be configured and managed using the following methods:
- HPE Smart Storage Administrator: This is a web-based application that allows you to configure, manage, and monitor HPE Smart Array controllers. It can be accessed through a web browser, and provides a user-friendly interface for managing storage resources.
- HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO): This is a remote management interface that allows you to configure and manage HPE servers, including Smart Array controllers. iLO can be accessed through a web browser or a command-line interface, and provides remote console access, virtual media support, and remote power control.
- HPE Array Configuration Utility (ACU): This is a Windows-based application that allows you to configure and manage Smart Array controllers. It provides a graphical interface for creating and modifying disk arrays, as well as monitoring the status of the array and individual disks.
- HPE System Management Homepage: This is a web-based interface that provides an overview of the system’s hardware and software components, including the Smart Array controller. It allows you to monitor the status of the controller and perform basic management tasks.
- Command-line interface (CLI): The Smart Array controller can also be configured and managed using a command-line interface. This method is useful for automating tasks and performing bulk configuration changes.
Performance and Throughput of HPE Smart Array E208I-A SR GEN10
The HPE Smart Array E208I-A SR GEN10 (Part Number 871039-001) is an 8 internal lane, 12G SAS modular LH controller designed for use with HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. The following are the performance and throughput details of the controller:
- RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
- Max drive support: 14 SAS/SATA drives
- Bus interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Data transfer rate: Up to 12 Gb/s per port
- Cache: No cache included
- Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, and 10
- Maximum logical drives: 64
- Maximum stripe size: 512 KB
- I/O controller: 1GB DDR4-2133 Smart Storage Battery Backup Module (Sold separately)
- Operating systems supported: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
- RAID rebuild speed: Approximately 30 GB per hour
- Performance: Up to 750,000 IOPS (4K random read, queue depth=32)
- Power consumption: 4.5 W (maximum)
The HPE Smart Array E208I-A SR GEN10 controller is a high-performance, low-cost SAS RAID solution that offers a range of features for IT professionals. The controller can support a maximum of 14 SAS/SATA drives, and it has a maximum data transfer rate of up to 12 Gb/s per port. Although the controller does not come with any cache, it can support a Smart Storage Battery Backup Module (sold separately) that has a 1GB DDR4-2133 cache. The E208I-A SR GEN10 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 and has a maximum stripe size of 512 KB. Additionally, it offers a maximum of 64 logical drives and can provide up to 750,000 IOPS (4K random read, queue depth=32) performance. The controller is also designed to consume less power, with a maximum power consumption of 4.5 W.
Compatibility with HPE Servers and Operating Systems
The 871039-001 HPE Smart Array E208I-A SR GEN10(8 Internal Lanes/No Cache)12G SAS Modular LH Controller is compatible with the following HPE servers:
- HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Server
- HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server
- HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 Server
- HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 Server
- HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 Server
- HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module
It is also compatible with various operating systems, including Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.
General Information
- Manufacturer : HPE
- MPN : 871039-001
- Type : Controller
- Sub-Type : SAS-SATA
Technical Information
Transfer Rate
- 12GB/S SAS PER Lane
- 6GB/S SATA PER Lane
- PCI Express 3.0 X8 Lane Width
Form Factor
- Type-A Modular Controller
Ports
- Internal: 8 SAS Lanes Across 2 X4 Mini-SAS Ports
Cache
- NO Cache
Raid Levels
- 0, 1, 5, 10
Servers Supported
- HPE Proliant DL360 GEN10
- HPE Proliant DL560 GEN10





