Product Description
The "8-Port 12Gb SAS RAID Card (with 2GB cache, PMC) (CTO&BTO)" is a high-performance storage controller designed for enterprise servers and storage systems. Below is a detailed breakdown of its specifications, features, and use cases:
1. Key Specifications
- Interface & Ports:
- 8 physical ports supporting 12Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, compatible with SAS-4, SAS-3, and SATA drives.
- Each port can connect to a SAS expander to support more drives (e.g., up to 22 drives per port with expanders, depending on the setup).
- RAID Support:
- Hardware RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, and JBOD (configurable via firmware or management tools).
- Supports hot-spare drives, bad block relocation, and background rebuild for data redundancy.
- Cache Memory:
- 2GB DDR4 cache memory for improved read/write performance, with optional battery backup unit (BBU) or flash backup (not included, may need to be ordered separately).
2. Controller Technology
- Processor: Powered by a PMC (Pericom/Microchip) SAS controller chip, optimized for low latency and high throughput in enterprise workloads.
- PCIe Interface: Typically uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 or x16 slot (check server compatibility), supporting full-duplex data transfer at 12Gb/s per port.
3. Management & Features
- Software Support:
- Web-based management tools (e.g., PMC's RAID management utility) for configuration, monitoring, and alerts.
- Compatibility with server management systems (e.g., IPMI, Redfish) for remote administration.
- Advanced Features:
- Write-back/write-through cache policies to balance performance and data safety.
- SSD caching support (if the controller firmware allows) to accelerate frequently accessed data.
- TRIM command support for SSDs in RAID configurations.
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Product Parameters
| Category |
Description |
| Model Name |
8-Port 12Gb SAS RAID Controller Card (2GB Cache, PMC Chipset, CTO&BTO) |
| Interface Type |
12Gb SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Port Count |
8 ports (supporting up to 8 direct-attached devices or expansion via expander) |
| RAID Levels Supported |
0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 (typical for enterprise RAID cards) |
| Cache Memory |
2GB DDR3 (battery-backed or supercapacitor-protected for write-back caching) |
| Cache Protection |
Yes (BBU - Battery Backup Unit or supercapacitor for cache persistence during power loss) |
| Form Factor |
PCIe card (check compatibility: PCIe 3.0 x8 or PCIe 2.0 x8) |
| PCIe Version |
PCIe 3.0 x8 (backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 x8; bandwidth up to 64Gbps) |
| Data Transfer Rate |
12Gbps per port (theoretical max; actual throughput depends on workload and disk performance) |
| Maximum Drives Supported |
64 devices (via expanders; direct-attached limit: 8 devices) |
| Hot-Swap Support |
Yes (supports hot-swapping of connected SAS/SATA drives) |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 55°C (operating), -40°C to 85°C (storage) |
| Power Consumption |
~15W (typical, idle); ~25W (peak under heavy workload) |
| Supported Drives |
• SAS (12Gbps) |
| • SATA III (6Gbps) (with SAS expander compatibility) |
| Management Tools |
• MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM) (for LSI/Broadcom cards) |
| • Adaptec Storage Manager (for Adaptec cards) |
| • Vendor-specific CLI tools (e.g., storcli) |
Company Profile
Beijing Qingyi Technology Co., Ltd., a trailblazer in tech innovation since 2008, proudly stands with a registered
capital of 51 million yuan. As a dynamic enterprise, we specialize in providing state-of-the-art ICT software and hardware equipment alongside seamless information system integration services.
Our extensive product lineup features industry-leading servers, storage solutions, workstations, and notebooks from globally esteemed brands like D-ELL, Le-novo, H-PE, Hua-wei, New-H3C, among many others.
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