HPE 804394-B21 E208i-P 12GB SAS PCIe Plug-in Controller

The HPE 804394-B21 E208i-P is a high-performance 12Gb SAS PCIe plug-in storage controller designed for enterprise environments demanding reliable, scalable storage connectivity. This controller delivers exceptional data transfer speeds up to 12Gb/s per port, doubling the performance of previous 6Gb SAS generations while maintaining backward compatibility. Key features include support for up to 240 SAS/SATA devices, advanced RAID capabilities (0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60), and 2GB cache with battery backup for data protection during power outages. The controller offers enterprise-grade reliability with hot-plug drive support, online capacity expansion, and comprehensive monitoring tools. Its PCIe 3.0 interface ensures optimal bandwidth utilization, while HPE’s Smart Array technology provides intelligent data management and predictive failure analysis. Ideal for servers requiring high-density storage configurations, this controller combines superior performance, robust data protection, and seamless scalability for mission-critical applications.