Description
Product Overview of SATA SAS Raid Controller
The Lsi Logic Megaraid 9261-8I is a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) controller card that allows you to connect multiple SATA and SAS hard drives to your computer system. This controller card is designed to deliver high-speed data transfer rates and improve system performance. In this article, we will discuss in detail the key features and benefits of the Lsi Logic Megaraid 9261-8I RAID controller.
Key Features
The Lsi Logic Megaraid 9261-8I is equipped with the following features
- Eight SAS/SATA Ports: The controller card has eight SAS/SATA ports, allowing you to connect up to eight hard drives to your computer system. This provides ample storage capacity for your data-intensive applications.
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 Interface: The controller card uses the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface to provide high-speed data transfer rates between the hard drives and the computer system. This interface provides a maximum bandwidth of 4GB/s per lane, which results in faster data transfer rates and improved system performance.
- 6Gb/s Data Transfer Rates: The controller card supports data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port, providing fast and efficient data transfer between the hard drives and the computer system.
- RAID Levels: The controller card supports a variety of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. These RAID levels provide different levels of data redundancy and performance optimization, depending on your specific needs.
- 512MB Cache: The controller card is equipped with a 512MB cache, which helps to improve data transfer rates and system performance. The cache stores frequently accessed data, reducing the need for the system to access the hard drives directly.
Benefits
The Lsi Logic Megaraid 9261-8I RAID controller provides several benefits to users, including:
- Improved System Performance: The controller card improves system performance by providing fast and efficient data transfer rates between the hard drives and the computer system. This allows data-intensive applications to run smoothly and without interruption.
- Data Redundancy: The controller card provides data redundancy through the use of RAID levels. This ensures that your data is protected in the event of a hard drive failure, preventing data loss and minimizing downtime.
- Increased Storage Capacity: The controller card allows you to connect up to eight hard drives to your computer system, providing ample storage capacity for your data-intensive applications.
- Flexible RAID Configurations: The controller card supports a variety of RAID configurations, allowing you to choose the level of data redundancy and performance optimization that best suits your needs.
- Easy to Use: The controller card is easy to install and configure, making it a user-friendly solution for both novice and experienced users.
In Summary, the Lsi Logic Megaraid 9261-8I RAID controller is a powerful and versatile solution for improving system performance, increasing storage capacity, and providing data redundancy. With its eight SAS/SATA ports, PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, 6Gb/s data transfer rates, and support for multiple RAID levels, the controller card is an excellent choice for data-intensive applications. Its 512MB cache helps to improve data transfer rates and reduce system latency. Whether you are a home user or a business professional, the Lsi Logic Megaraid 9261-8I RAID controller is a valuable addition to your computer system.
General Information about the Lsi Logic 9261-8I
- Manufacturer: Lsi Logic
- Part Number or SKU# 9261-8I
- Type: Controllers
- Controllers Type: Raid Controller
Key Features
- Device Type: Sas Raid Controller
- Controller Interface Type: Serial Attached Scsi . Serial Ata/600
- Interface Type : Pci Express 2.0 X8
Performance
- Data Transfer Rate: 6gb/s Throughput Per Port
- Form Factor: Low-profile Plug-in Card
- Raid Level: Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50, Raid 60
- Standard Memory: 512 Mb Ddr2 Sdram
- Max Drive Support: 32
- Ports: 2 X Sff-8087 Mini Sas 600 – Serial Attached Scsi Internal
Dimensions
- Width: 6.60 In
- Height: 2.54 In
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