HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus Storage Controllers

Genuine HPE storage controllers for the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus, new and refurbished. This transition-era platform supports both controller worlds: the MR (MegaRAID) tri-mode family it introduced, and carry-over Smart Array SR models — plus NS204i boot devices.

DL360 Gen10 Plus Storage Controller Specifications

• MR416i-a / MR416i-p: 16-lane tri-mode controllers with 4GB cache — NVMe/SAS 12G hardware RAID
• MR216i-a / MR216i-p: 16-lane, cache-less — passthrough for software-defined storage
• Smart Array E208i-a / E208i-p: cache-less SR controllers for SAS/SATA RAID
• Smart Array P408i-a: 2GB flash-backed cache SR controller
• E208e-p: external SAS for tape and enclosures
• Boot: NS204i-p and NS204i-r dual-NVMe RAID1 boot devices

Two controller families, two drive ecosystems. The MR tri-mode controllers handle NVMe but do not work with Smart Carrier drives; the Smart Array SR models here cover SAS/SATA. Match drives to the controller family in your build.

Which RAID controller does the DL360 Gen10 Plus use?

Choosing the Right DL360 Gen10 Plus Storage Controller

• Going NVMe? Choose the MR family — the tri-mode MR416i/MR216i handle NVMe; the Smart Array SR models here cover SAS/SATA.
• Mind the drive ecosystem: Smart Carrier drives do not function behind the MegaRAID-based MR controllers — match drives to the controller family your build uses.
• Cached models need their energy pack — the P408i-a's flash-backed cache and the MR416i's cache both want battery/capacitor protection.
• Software-defined stacks want the cache-less MR216i or E208i in HBA mode.

Complete Your DL360 Gen10 Plus Build

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

DL360 Gen10 Plus Storage Controllers FAQ

Which RAID controllers does the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus use?
Both families: the MR tri-mode line (MR416i-a/-p with 4GB cache, cache-less MR216i-a/-p) and carry-over Smart Array SR models (E208i-a/-p, P408i-a), plus NS204i-p/NS204i-r boot devices and the E208e-p for external SAS.

Which controller do I need for NVMe drives on this platform?
The MR tri-mode family - MR416i for hardware RAID or MR216i for passthrough. The Smart Array SR models on this platform handle SAS/SATA.

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

Do DL360 Gen10 Plus controllers work with Smart Carrier drives?
Only the Smart Array SR models - HPE warns that SC drives will not function behind the MegaRAID-based MR controllers. Match your drives to the controller family in your build.

What is the NS204i boot device?
A module holding two NVMe SSDs in hardware RAID1 dedicated to the OS - NS204i-p mounts in a PCIe slot, NS204i-r at the rear - keeping boot off your data bays.

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