HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Storage Controllers

Genuine HPE Smart Array controllers for the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10, new and refurbished. Gen10 storage runs on the classic Smart Array SR Gen10 family — Essential and Performance tiers in modular (-a) and PCIe (-p) forms, backed by the Smart Storage battery for cache protection.

DL360 Gen10 Storage Controller Specifications

• S100i: embedded software RAID for SATA drives
• E208i-a / E208i-p: Essential tier — 8 internal lanes, no cache
• E208e-p: 8 external lanes for tape and JBOD
• P408i-a: Performance tier — 8 internal lanes with 2GB flash-backed cache
• P816i-a: 16 lanes with 4GB flash-backed cache for maximum drive counts
• Cache protection: HPE Smart Storage battery or Smart Hybrid Capacitor backs the P-series flash-backed write cache

P-series cache needs its battery. The flash-backed write cache on P408i-a and P816i-a controllers is protected by the Smart Storage battery or hybrid capacitor — a normal wear item on refurbished systems, cheap to replace.

Which Smart Array controller does the DL360 Gen10 use?

Choosing the Right DL360 Gen10 Storage Controller

• P-series needs its battery: the flash-backed write cache is protected by the Smart Storage battery or hybrid capacitor — a normal wear item worth checking on refurbished systems.
• -a models keep PCIe slots free — valuable in a 1U chassis with few slots.
• Software-defined stacks want the cache-less E208i in HBA mode.
• Background: our guide to HPE Flexible Smart Array controllers explains the -a/-p/-e naming and where each fits.

Complete Your DL360 Gen10 Build

Match your controller with DL360 Gen10 drives, then round out the system: memory, processors, networking adapters, power supplies, or everything on the DL360 Gen10 parts page. Neighboring generations: DL360 Gen10 Plus controllers and DL360 Gen11 controllers. Or browse all HPE parts by server model.

DL360 Gen10 Storage Controllers FAQ

Which RAID controllers does the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 use?
The Smart Array SR Gen10 family: embedded S100i software RAID, cache-less E208i-a/E208i-p, the 2GB-cache P408i-a, the 16-lane P816i-a with 4GB cache, and the external E208e-p for tape and enclosures.

What is the difference between E-series and P-series Smart Array controllers?
Cache. E-series (Essential) controllers have no cache and suit entry RAID or HBA duty; P-series (Performance) controllers add flash-backed write cache - 2GB on the P408i-a, 4GB on the P816i-a.

Do DL360 Gen10 Smart Array controllers need a battery?
The P-series models use the HPE Smart Storage battery or Smart Hybrid Capacitor to protect their flash-backed write cache. On refurbished systems, check the energy pack's health - it's inexpensive to replace.

What's the difference between -a and -p controller models?
Mounting: -a models install in the dedicated modular slot, keeping the 1U chassis's scarce PCIe slots free; -p models are PCIe plug-in cards.

Can the DL360 Gen10 connect to tape drives or external storage?
Yes - the E208e-p provides external 12G SAS lanes for LTO tape drives, JBODs, and enclosures.

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