LSI 9300 MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i (LSI00417) PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Low Profile SATA / SAS High Performance Eight-Port 12Gb/s RAID Controller (Single Pack)--Avago Technologies
The MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i 12Gbps SAS and SATA RAID controller card is designed to deliver unmatched RAID performance and RAID data protection for the most demanding next-generation server and storage platforms.
The 9361-8i controller card supports critical, high-bandwidth applications with PCI-e 3.0 connectivity, and includes eight internal 12Gbps SATA and SAS ports, which lets you easily connect up to 128 SATA or SAS drives. It strikes a perfect balance between protection and performance for critical applications with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. Also, it comes with support for Avago Advanced Software options for enhanced performance and data protection. Employing advanced drive diagnostic technology, it can help diagnose if the drive is indeed failed or can be restored, giving you extra convenience. Plus, with a low profile form factor, this controller card is easy to install.
Key Advantages
12Gbps solutions accelerate performance for next-generation datacenters, web and cloud
Deliver enterprise-class data protection and security
Preserve investment in 6Gbps and 3Gbps drives
Support for Advanced Software options
Connect up to 128 3Gbps, 6Gbps, or 12Gbps SATA and SAS devices
Add more protection and peace of mind with optional CacheVault flash cache protection module.