Description
Product Overview of PCI Express 2.0 X8 SATA/SAS Raid Controller
The LSI Logic LSI00212 MegaRAID 9261-8i is a RAID controller that is designed to manage and protect data on a large scale. It is a powerful device that offers fast performance, advanced security features, and easy management options. In this article, we will discuss the various features and benefits of the LSI Logic MegaRAID 9261-8i, and how it can be useful in different scenarios.
RAID Controller Overview
A RAID controller is a device that manages data storage and protection in a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system. RAID systems are used to improve performance, reliability, and availability of data storage. They are commonly used in enterprise-level data centers, where data protection and fast access to data are critical. RAID controllers come in different configurations, such as hardware and software-based controllers. Hardware-based RAID controllers are more popular due to their speed and reliability.
LSI Logic MegaRAID 9261-8i Overview
The LSI Logic LSI00212 MegaRAID 9261-8i is a hardware-based RAID controller that is designed to manage data storage and protection for high-performance computing systems. It is a PCIe 2.0 x8 SATA/SAS RAID controller that provides support for up to 8 drives. The controller comes with a 512MB cache, which enhances the performance of the system.
The LSI Logic LSI00212 MegaRAID 9261-8i offers various features that make it a preferred choice for enterprise-level data centers. Some of the features include:
- RAID Levels
The LSI Logic LSI00212 MegaRAID 9261-8i supports different RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. These RAID levels offer different levels of data protection and performance. RAID 0 offers the best performance, but no data protection, while RAID 6 offers the best data protection but at the expense of performance.
- Cache Protection
The LSI Logic LSI00212 MegaRAID 9261-8i comes with a 512MB cache that enhances the performance of the system. The cache provides a buffer for data that is frequently accessed, reducing the read and write times. The controller also offers cache protection, which ensures that data is not lost in case of a power failure.
- Online Capacity Expansion
The LSI Logic LSI00212 MegaRAID 9261-8i supports online capacity expansion, which allows users to add more drives to the system without downtime. This feature is useful when the storage needs of the organization grow over time.
- Online RAID Level Migration
The LSI Logic LSI00212 MegaRAID 9261-8i also supports online RAID level migration, which allows users to change the RAID level of a volume without having to take the system offline. This feature is useful when there is a need to change the RAID level of a volume to meet changing business needs.
- Advanced Data Security Features
The LSI Logic LSI00212 MegaRAID 9261-8i offers advanced data security features, such as self-encrypting drives (SEDs) and secure boot. SEDs ensure that data is protected at rest, while secure boot ensures that the system is not compromised during the boot process.
- Management Options
The LSI Logic LSI00212 MegaRAID 9261-8i offers various management options, such as web-based management, command-line interface (CLI), and Storage Manager. These management options make it easy for users to configure and manage the system
General Information about the LSI Logic LSI00212
- Manufacturer : LSI Logic
- Part Number or SKU# LSI00212
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS-SATA
Technical Information
- Device Type: SAS Raid Controller
- Controller Interface Type: Serial ATTACHED SCSI . SERIAL ATA/600
- Interface Type : PCI Express 2.0 X8
- 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
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