HPE 804398-B21 – Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 RAID Controller

HPE 804398-B21 – Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 RAID Controller

Overview

The HPE 804398-B21 is a Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 RAID controller designed for HPE ProLiant servers to manage external SAS storage connectivity. It provides hardware-based RAID functionality for enterprise-class data protection and performance.

It supports 12Gb/s SAS connectivity, enabling high-speed communication with external storage enclosures. This allows efficient handling of mixed workloads including virtualization and database storage operations.

The controller is built for Gen10 HPE ProLiant rack and tower servers and connects via PCIe 3.0 x8 interface. It is commonly used in environments requiring scalable external storage expansion.

It provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10, making it suitable for flexible enterprise storage configurations where performance and redundancy are required.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Used in HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers connected to external SAS storage enclosures. Common in virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, and storage expansion setups where external RAID management is required. Also deployed in data centers requiring scalable and cost-efficient RAID control for shared storage systems.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

Compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers including DL, ML, and XL series. Works with external SAS storage enclosures and integrates into HPE Smart Array controller ecosystem for enterprise RAID management and storage scalability.