Removed from server, tested for defects factory reset, these Supermicro RAID controllers are a great 12G upgrade for anyone still using 6Gb controllers, for a real boost in transfer rates, especially if your running 12G SAS SSD or similar. Simple interface allows fast configuration of your disks.   Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 on SAS and SATA drive groups.   Can also be configured for JBOD mode if you just want to use Software RAID.  240 drives total supported (assuming you are using expander backplanes).   Each controller has 2 physical 4 port connectors with SFF-8464 connector type.

Key Features

  • Broadcom 3108 8-port PCI-E SAS-3 controller
  • 8-port (8 internal) 12Gb/s per port
  • Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • On board hardware IO Processor
  • 2GB 1866MHz DDR3 on-card cache
  • Advanced array configuration and management utilities
  • Automatically negotiates PCI-E link widths
  • Power management support
  • Supports 1.5, 3.0, 6.0 and 12Gb/s SAS and SATA data transfer rates
  • Port independent auto-negotiation
  • Supports SSP, SMP, STP and SATA protocols
  • Optional Supercap/TFM Unit for cached data protection BTR-TFM8G-LSICVM02 (See "Optional Parts List" below for more details)
  • OS Support : Windows (2012, Server 2016 , Server 2019, 8 and 8.1), Linux RHEL, Ubuntu and SUSE
  • Uses 2 MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors
  • Operating Temp: 10° to 55°C

Optional cachevault kit available for RAID backup, not generally required if using SSD though.

Full height bracket included (as shown in the photo).

Free UK postage, overseas at cost.

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