The SAS9212-4I4E LSI Logic SAS RAID controller is a high-performance storage solution that is designed to meet the demands of enterprise-level data storage requirements. It is specifically designed for Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives, which are commonly used in enterprise-level storage systems due to their high performance, reliability, and scalability.
In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of the SAS9212-4I4E LSI Logic SAS RAID controller in detail, including its architecture, connectivity options, and management capabilities.
SAS ArchitectureSAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a computer bus technology used to transfer data to and from storage devices. It is based on the SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) protocol and provides several advantages over traditional SCSI, including higher speed, increased reliability, and more flexible connectivity options.
The SAS architecture is designed to support both SAS and SATA (Serial ATA) drives, allowing for a mix of drive types within a single storage system. SAS supports point-to-point and multipoint connections, which means that each drive can be connected directly to the host bus adapter (HBA) or controller, or daisy-chained together using SAS expanders.
The SAS9212-4I4E LSI Logic SAS RAID controller is specifically designed to support SAS drives and provides a wide range of connectivity options, including four internal and four external SAS/SATA ports, which allow for the connection of up to eight drives in total.
Connectivity OptionsThe SAS9212-4I4E LSI Logic SAS RAID controller supports a wide range of connectivity options, making it suitable for use in a variety of storage configurations. It features four internal and four external SAS/SATA ports, which allow for the connection of up to eight drives in total.
The four internal ports are designed to connect directly to SAS or SATA drives installed inside the server, while the four external ports are designed to connect to drives located outside of the server, such as in an external storage array.
The controller also supports SAS expanders, which allow for the connection of additional drives beyond the eight supported by the controller itself. This makes it possible to create storage systems with hundreds or even thousands of drives, depending on the capacity and performance requirements of the application.
RAID SupportThe SAS9212-4I4E LSI Logic SAS RAID controller supports a wide range of RAID configurations, allowing for the creation of highly redundant and fault-tolerant storage systems. RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a data storage technology that combines multiple physical disks into a single logical unit, providing increased data redundancy, performance, and capacity.
The controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, which allow for a wide range of configurations depending on the specific requirements of the application. RAID 0 provides maximum performance by striping data across multiple disks, while RAID 1 provides maximum data redundancy by mirroring data across multiple disks. RAID 5 and 6 provide a balance of performance and redundancy by using parity data to provide fault tolerance, while RAID 10, 50, and 60 provide a combination of striping and mirroring to provide both high performance and redundancy.
Management CapabilitiesThe SAS9212-4I4E LSI Logic SAS RAID controller features advanced management capabilities that allow for easy configuration and monitoring of the storage system. It comes with a web-based management interface that allows for the configuration of RAID arrays, monitoring of system health, and management of alerts and notifications.
The controller also supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), which allows for remote monitoring and management of the storage system.
General Information- Manufacturer : Lsi Logic
- Model Number or SKU# SAS9212-4I4E
- Type : Controller
- Sub-Type : SAS Controller
- Product Type: SAS Raid Controller
- Controller Interface Type: Serial Attached SCSI . Serial ATA/600
- Bus Type : PCI Express 2.0 X8
- Data Transfer Rate: 6GB/S Per Port
- Raid Level: Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 1e, Raid 10e
- Supported Drive: SAS AND SATA HDDS, SSDS, And Tape Drives
- Max Drive Support: UP TO 256 Physical Devices
- Form Factor: Low-Profile Plug-In Card
- Platform Support: PC , Solaris
- Ports: 1 X SFF-8088 MINI SAS 600 - Serial Attached SCSI External
- 4 X Serial ATA/600 - Serial Ata Internal
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