Description
Product overview of LSI00414 Broadcom 12GB/S PCIE
LSI00414 is a 12GB/s PCIe 3.0, 4-port internal SAS/SATA RAID controller manufactured by Broadcom. This powerful device is designed to help IT administrators manage storage resources efficiently and effectively in server environments. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of the LSI00414 RAID controller, its features, benefits, and applications.
An SAS/SATA RAID Controller
Before delving into the specifics of LSI00414, let’s first understand what a RAID controller is. RAID stands for Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks, which is a technology used to combine multiple physical hard drives into a single logical unit. The purpose of RAID is to improve data storage performance, availability, and reliability.
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) are two types of interface protocols used to connect hard drives to a computer. An SAS/SATA RAID controller is a hardware device that manages the RAID configuration and data transfer between the hard drives and the computer’s memory.
Features of LSI00414 RAID Controller
LSI00414 RAID controller has several features that make it an excellent choice for managing storage resources in server environments. Here are some of its key features:
PCIe 3.0 Interface
LSI00414 uses PCIe 3.0, which is the latest and fastest version of PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) interface. PCIe 3.0 provides a maximum bandwidth of 8 gigatransfers per second (GT/s) per lane, which translates to a total bandwidth of 32 GB/s for a x4 configuration.
Four Internal SAS/SATA Ports
LSI00414 has four internal SAS/SATA ports that support both SAS and SATA hard drives. This allows IT administrators to connect up to four hard drives to the RAID controller and configure them into a RAID array.
12GB/s Data Transfer Rate
LSI00414 supports a maximum data transfer rate of 12 gigabits per second (Gb/s) per port. This means that each hard drive connected to the RAID controller can transfer data at a rate of 1.5 GB/s.
RAID Levels Support
LSI00414 supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and RAID 50. These RAID levels provide different levels of performance, availability, and reliability.
Cache Memory
LSI00414 has a cache memory that helps improve data access performance. The cache memory acts as a buffer between the hard drives and the computer’s memory, allowing frequently accessed data to be stored in the cache memory for faster access.
Compatibility
LSI00414 is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware. This makes it easy to integrate into existing server environments.
Benefits of LSI00414 RAID Controller
Now that we have discussed the features of LSI00414 RAID controller, let’s talk about the benefits that it offers to IT administrators.
High Performance
LSI00414 RAID controller offers high performance due to its PCIe 3.0 interface, 12GB/s data transfer rate, and cache memory. This allows IT administrators to achieve faster data transfer speeds and improved application performance.
Scalability
LSI00414 RAID controller is highly scalable, allowing IT administrators to add more hard drives to the RAID array as storage requirements increase. This makes it a cost-effective solution for growing server environments.
Improved Data Availability
RAID technology used by LSI00414 RAID controller provides data redundancy, which means that data is stored across multiple hard drives. This helps ensure that data remains available even if one or more hard drives fail
General Information about the Broadcom LSI00414
- Brand: Broadcom
- Model Number or SKU#: LSI00414
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS-SATA
Technical Information
- Raid-on-chip Controller: Lsisas3108 Dual Core Raid On Chip (roc)
- Cache Protection : Optional Cachevault Flash Module (lsicvm02)
- Physical Dimensions : 6.6 X 2.536 (low-profile)
- Host Bus Type: X8 Lane PCI Express® 3.0
- Cache Memory : 1GB 1866mhz Ddriii Sdram
- Internal Ports: 4
- Data Transfer Rates: Up To 12GB/s Per Port
- Devices Supported : Up To 128 SAS And/or SATA Hard Drives And Ssds
- Internal Connectors : 1 Hd Mini-SAS Sff8643 (horizontal Mount)
- Mtbf : >1,343,187 Hours
- Operating Temperature : Maximum Ambient: Controller Card: 55°c, With Optional Cachevault Accessory (lsicvm02) 55°c
- Operating Voltage :+3.3v, +12v
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