Key Features:
??? Up to two external mini-SAS HD SFF8644 SAS/SATA connectors for connectivity to external storage
??? x8 PCI Express Generation 3 interface for fast communication with the server board
??? LSI SAS 3008 I/O controller providing SAS 3.0 technology, including 12-Gb/s data transfer and compatibility with SAS or SATA drives
??? Blinking green heartbeat LED to indicate the card is ready and capable for general activity
Key Advantages
??? Essential performance and scalability: Supplies PCI Express Gen 3 architecture with over 1 million IOPS; employs SAS/JBOD connectivity with support of up to 244 physical devices
??? External connectivity: Four external ports allow for connecting to a JBOD (just a bunch of disks) or a SAS switch
??? Cost effective data protection: Provides low-cost RAID 0, 1, and 1E for entry-level server and workstation environments where high-performance and reliable data protection are required
??? SAS or SATA storage: Connect SAS or SATA devices within the array. Use SAS drives for speed, reliability, and scalability; use high-capacity SATA drives for budget-friendly storage
Description
Entry-level storage expander supporting 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA, LSI3008 IOC-based entry- JBOD mode (Pass-through SAS), x8 PCIe 3.0, 8 external ports, MD2 Low Profile, half-length form factor.
Board Form Factor
Low Profile MD2 Card
Data Transfer Rate
12Gb/s
Supported Devices
SAS/SATA
RAID Level Supported
JBOD
Number of Ports Internal
0
Number of Ports External
8
Number of Devices
244
PCIe Host Interface
PCIe x8 Gen3
IO Processor Model
LSI3008
Connector Orientation
Side
Included Items
One RAID Adapter with Full and Low Profile Brackets
Item Dimension (L"xW"xH")
9.02 x 5.71 x 2.24
Weight
0.75 lb
Warranty Information
Intel 3 Years Limited
