Mega RAID

Feature Line

Providing the ultimate in performance and scalability, the 6Gb/s MegaRAID SATA+SAS feature line offers 6Gb/s transfer rates, external connectivity, and maximum device support for external 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s SATA and SAS enclosures.

Key features 3Gb/s SATA+SAS Feature Line :

• External connectivity for scalability beyond the confines of the server chassis
• Maximum device support for applications requiring a large number 3Gb/s SATA or SAS drives
• LSISAS1078 RAID-on-Chip (ROC) and PCI Express host interface for high-bandwidth applications
• Optional battery backup to prevent data loss in the event of a server failure

Key features 6Gb/s SATA+SAS Feature Line :

• Superior performance for 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s SATA and SAS implementations
• External connectivity for scalability beyond the confines of the server chassis
• Maximum device support for applications requiring a large number of drives
• LSISAS2108 RAID-on-Chip (ROC) and PCI Express 2.0 host interface for high-bandwidth applications
• Optional battery backup to prevent data loss in the event of a server failure

MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e

Low-profile MD2 eight-port external 6Gb/s PCIe® SATA and SAS RAID controller

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Today’s newest external enclosure designs are based on architectures that support both SATA and SAS drives. The MegaRAID® SAS 9280-8e, with eight external SATA+SAS ports, is ideal for configuring these external enclosures with your choice of high-performance SAS hard drives, high-capacity SATA hard drives or energy-efficient solid state drives (SSDs). With data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port, the MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e bring users new features and improved performance, while continuing to support all the features of the previous 3Gb/s SATA+SAS generation. This feature line controller employs the latest in RAID-on-Chip technology, complies with the PCI Express® 2.0 specification and provides additional data security using LSI™ SafeStore™ encryption services.

MegaRAID SAS 9280DE-8e

Low-profile MD2 eight-port external 6Gb/s PCIe SATA and SAS RAID controller

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Today’s newest external enclosure designs are based on architectures that support both SATA and SAS drives. The MegaRAID® SAS 9280DE-8e, with eight external SATA+SAS ports, is ideal for configuring these external enclosures with your choice of high-performance SAS hard drives, high-capacity SATA hard drives or energy-efficient solid state drives (SSDs). With data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port, the MegaRAID SAS 9280DE-8e bring users new features and improved performance, while continuing to support all the features of the previous 3Gb/s SATA+SAS generation. Using LSI™ SafeStore™ encryption services, including instant secure erase and local key management, this controller provides additional security against any unauthorized access or modification of a drive’s data, resulting from theft, loss, or repurposing of drives.

MegaRAID SAS 9280-4i4e

Low-profile MD2 four-port internal, four-port external 6Gb/s SATA and SAS PCIe RAID controller

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The MegaRAID® SAS 9280-4i4e, with four internal and four external ports, supports both internal drive storage and external JBOD expansion. Using the external SAS ports, multiple JBODs can be connected to a server, providing a scalable and affordable solution for growing storage requirements. With data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port, the MegaRAID 9280-4i4e brings users new features and improved performance while continuing to support all the features of the previous 3Gb/s SATA+SAS generation.

MegaRAID SAS 8880EM2

The MegaRAID SAS 8880EM2, with eight external SAS/SATA ports, is the ideal solution for configuring external enclosures with either high-performance SAS drives or high-capacity SATA drives.

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Today's newest external enclosure designs are based on architectures that support both SATA and SAS hard drives. The MegaRAID SAS 8880EM2, with eight external SAS/SATA ports, is the ideal solution for configuring these external enclosures with either high-performance SAS drives or high-capacity SATA drives. This adapter features an LSISAS1078 storage processor, DDRII memory, and a x8 PCI Express host interface to provide the best performance for external applications. Since system builders can use the MegaRAID SAS 8880EM2 to support one enclosure design that can be populated with either SAS or SATA hard drives, they can ultimately reduce total cost of ownership, maximize overall value of the investment, and reduce the number of supported skus.

MegaRAID SAS 8888ELP

Low-profile eight-port selectable internal/external 3Gb/s PCIe SAS / SATA RAID adapter with RAID 6

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The MegaRAID SAS 8888ELP delivers the ultimate in performance and flexibility for SAS storage environments. With selectable connectors, this adapter serves three deployment needs. Users can choose two connectors: two internal, two external or one each. System builders can also attach up to 240 SAS and/or SATA hard drives for greater system design flexibility. An investment in the MegaRAID SAS 8888ELP brings peace of mind with its unique ability to address internal and external storage requirements.

Value Line

MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i

Low-profile MD2 eight-port internal 6Gb/s PCIe SATA and SAS RAID controller

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The eight-port MegaRAID® SAS 9260-8i provides a new level or performance and data protection for internal storage systems using up to 32 SATA or SAS hard drives or solid state drives. With data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port, the MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i brings users new features and improved performance while continuing to support all the features of the previous 3Gb/s SATA and SAS generation. This value line controller, ideal for inside-the-box connectivity, employs the latest in RAID-on-Chip technology and complies with the PCI Express® 2.0 specification for high-bandwidth applications.

MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i

Low-profile MD2 eight-port internal 6Gb/s SATA and SAS PCIe RAID controller

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The eight-port MegaRAID® SAS 9261-8i provides a new level of performance and data protection for internal storage systems using up to 32 SATA or SAS hard drives or solid state drives. With data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port, the MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i brings users new features and improved performance while continuing to support all the features of the previous 3Gb/s SATA and SAS generation. This value line controller, ideal for inside-the-box connectivity, employs the latest in RAID-on-Chip (ROC) technology and complies with the PCI Express® 2.0 specification for high-bandwidth applications.

MegaRAID SAS 9260DE-8i

Low-profile MD2 eight-port internal 6Gb/s PCIe SATA and SAS RAID controller

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The eight-port MegaRAID® SAS 9260DE-8i provides a new level of performance and data protection for internal storage systems using up to 32 SATA or SAS hard drives or solid state drives. With data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port, the MegaRAID SAS 9260DE-8i brings users new features and improved performance while continuing to support all the features of the previous 3Gb/s SATA+SAS generation. Using LSI™ SafeStore™ encryption services, including instant secure erase and local key management, this controller provides additional security against any unauthorized access or modification of a drive’s data, resulting from theft, loss, or repurposing of drives.

MegaRAID SAS 9260-4i

Low-profile MD2 four-port internal 6Gb/s PCIe® SATA and SAS RAID controller

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The four-port MegaRAID® SAS 9260-4i controller provides a new level of performance and data protection for internal storage systems using up to 32 SATA or SAS hard drives or solid state drives. With data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port, the MegaRAID SAS 9260-4i brings users new features and improved performance while continuing to support all the features of the previous 3Gb/s SATA and SAS generation. This value line controller, ideal for cost-sensitive 1U and 2U server applications, employs the latest in RAID-on-Chip technology and complies with the PCI Express® 2.0 specification for high-bandwidth applications.

MegaRAID SAS 84016E

Sixteen-port internal 3Gb/s PCIe SAS / SATA RAID adapter with 400MHz DDRII

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The growing requirement to store huge amounts of data with uninterrupted availability and reliability calls for a high-density point-to-point RAID storage solution. The MegaRAID SAS 84016E addresses any data availability concerns associated with deploying large number of drives in mission-critical environments. It allows system builders to direct-connect up to 16 SATA and/or SAS drives. Also, by leveraging SAS expander technology, this adapter can support up to 122 physical devices for the most data-intensive environments.

MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2

The eight-port MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2, with a true MD2 low-profile form factor and two internal Mini-SAS connectors, allows system builders to attach up to 32 SAS and/or SATA drives in high-density servers and systems for maximum design flexibility.

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The eight-port MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 provides high-performance data protection for internal SAS systems using up to 32 SAS or SATA hard drives. Leveraging the smallest standard PCI Express MD2 form factor, this adapter is a perfect fit for 1U and 2U servers and space-limited storage environments. Featuring the LSISAS1078 ROC, a x8 PCI Express host interface and 667MHz DDRII, the MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 is a high-performance RAID adapter with advanced data protection capabilities for low-cost server and nearline applications.

MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP

Low-profile four-port internal 3Gb/s PCI Express SAS/SATA RAID Adapter with RAID 6

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The eight-port MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP eliminates the need to choose between cost and performance by supporting both high-capacity SATA drives and high-performance SAS drives. This adapter is ideal for internal SAS/SATA storage systems using up to 32 SAS or SATA hard drives. Featuring the LSISAS1078 ROC, a PCI Express host interface and 667MHz DDRII, the MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP is a high-performance RAID adapter with advanced data protection capabilities for low-cost server and nearline applications.

MegaRAID SAS 8208ELP

Low-profile eight-port internal 3Gb/s PCI Express SAS RAID Adapter with Host-based RAID

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The eight-port MegaRAID SAS 8208ELP, based on first-to-market SAS IC technology and proven MegaRAID technology, provides a low-cost RAID 5 solution for mid- to low-end PCI-Express server and workstation environments where high performance and reliable data protection are required.  With support for both SAS and SATA II drives, customers can now configure custom systems employing a SAS/SATA adapter with low-cost SATA drives and/or high-performance SAS drives. 

MegaRAID SAS 8208XLP

Low-profile eight-port internal 3Gb/s PCI-X SAS RAID Adapter with Host-based RAID

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The eight-port MegaRAID SAS 8208XLP, based  on first-to-market SAS IC technology and proven MegaRAID technology, provides a low-cost RAID 5 solution for mid- to low-end PCI-X server and workstation environments where high perforamnce and reliable data protection are required.  With support for both SAS and SATA II drives, customers can now configure custom systems employing a SAS/SATA adapter with low-cost SATA drives and/or high-performance SAS drives.

MegaRAID SAS 9240-4i

Low-profile four-port internal 6Gb/s SATA and SAS PCIe RAID controller

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The four-port LSI MegaRAID® SAS 9240-4i controller card allows small to medium business owners and gaming enthusiasts to enjoy the latest RAID 5 technology at affordable prices with low power consumption. This controller card offers users a straight-forward solution that includes essential RAID levels and uncomplicated configuration options.

In addition, they are able to connect to SATA and SAS hard disk drives and solid state drives, allowing for tiered storage that optimizes cost and performance. SAS drives are optimal when speed and reliability are of the utmost concern while SATA drives are appropriate when capacity and cost are more important. MegaRAID entry controllers cover the spectrum of tiered storage requirements for cost-sensitive applications that require robust data protection.

MegaRAID SAS 9240-8i

Low-profile eight-port internal 6Gb/s SATA and SAS PCIe RAID controller

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The eight-port LSI MegaRAID® SAS 9240-8i controller card allows small to medium business owners and gaming enthusiasts to enjoy the latest RAID 5 technology at affordable prices with low power consumption. This controller card offers users a straight-forward solution that includes essential RAID levels and uncomplicated configuration options.

In addition, they are able to connect to SATA and SAS hard disk drives and solid state drives, allowing for tiered storage that optimizes cost and performance. SAS drives are optimal when speed and reliability are of the utmost concern while SATA drives are appropriate when capacity and cost are more important. MegaRAID entry controllers cover the spectrum of tiered storage requirements for cost-sensitive applications that require robust data protection.