Part number 804398-B21 · also known as 804398-B21
Price: $178.32 USD
HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 (8 External Lanes/No Cache) 12G SAS PCIe Plug-in Controller — PCIe HBA for external SAS storage shelves, no cache, for Gen10 ProLiant servers.
| family | E208e-p |
|---|---|
| interface | SAS-12G |
| form factor | pcie |
| raid levels | 0/1/5/10 |
| component type | hba |
| ports external | 8 |
| controller family | Smart Array E208 |
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The S100i controller may not support all 12 drives due to hardware limitations. It is advisable to check the compatibility of the drives being used and consider upgrading to a dedicated Smart Array controller for full support of all 12 drives. [community thread]
The issue may be related to the firmware version of the RAID controller. Updating to the latest firmware version could resolve the problem, as earlier versions may not support CentOS 7.2 properly. [community thread]
To update firmware through iLO without disrupting VMWare, upload the firmware file in the firmware update section of iLO. The installation typically occurs online, and you can reboot the server at your convenience to activate the new firmware. [community thread]
Yes, you can substitute a failed drive with a larger capacity, but the RAID configuration will default to the size of the smallest drive in the array. While it's possible to use a slower drive, be aware that this may affect overall performance. [community thread]
When configuring RAID arrays, ensure that all drives are of the same type, as mixing different types like SAS, SATA, and SSDs is not allowed. If some drives are not visible, they may be in Mixed Mode, which presents them directly to the OS instead of the RAID controller; check the controller settings to adjust this. [community thread]