HPE Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10 RAID Controller 836266-001
SKU R-0000037
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About this part
Refurbished HPE Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10, a cacheless RAID controller on a standard PCIe card for HPE Gen10 servers. The E208i is the Essential RAID tier of HPE's Smart Array SR Gen10 family: 8 lanes of 12 Gb/s SAS, no cache, and mixed mode for RAID and pass-through drives. It suits boot mirrors and small arrays.
Specifications
| Part number | 836266-001 |
|---|---|
| Controller | Smart Array SR Gen10, Essential RAID |
| Cache | None |
| Internal ports | 8 lanes, 2x x4 mini-SAS |
| Host interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Form factor | PCIe plug-in, low profile bracket |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10; mixed mode |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | 180-day |
Compatibility
The -p suffix means a standard PCIe plug-in card, so it spends one expansion slot, and a server that ships without a riser needs one fitted before the card goes in. It is the route for chassis where the type-a modular connector is absent or already holds another controller. Drive cables run from the card to the backplane and differ by cage; cables usually stay with the chassis, so check the cable kit before you order. The card needs an x8 or wider slot. Browse matching parts for the HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen10.
When to Choose This
Pick the E208i-p when the modular slot is taken and the job is mirrored boot drives, RAID 10, or pass-through drives for software-defined storage. Without cache, RAID 5 parity writes slow under load. For cached RAID 5 or 6 on a PCIe card, the P408i-p with 2 GB FBWC is the step up; if the type-a slot is free, the E208i-a does this job and keeps the PCIe slot open.
Every part we sell is tested and covered by our 180-day warranty. Volume pricing starts at 5 units, and our team at 1-800-778-1545 can quote a fleet refresh or a mixed parts order. Request a quote or add it to your cart; we confirm fit against your service tag before it ships.