Intel RS3WC080 PCIe SAS SATA RAID Controller

Intel RS3WC080 Eight Port 12Gbps PCIe SAS/SATA RAID Controller – Brand New

Intel RS3WC080 Eight Port 12.0 Gbps PCI Express, SAS, Serial ATA RAID Controller – Brand New

Intel® RAID Controller RS3WC080 Entry-level low-cost eight internal ports with 12-Gb SAS-3 with mirroring, striping, and RAID 5 options.

Key features

• Two internal mini-SAS HD SFF8643 SAS/SATA connectors for connectivity inside the server
• x8 PCI Express Generation 3 interface for fast communication with the server board
• LSI SAS 3008 I/O controller providing SAS 3.0 technology, including 12-Gb/s data transfer and compatibility with SAS or SATA drives
• Blinking green heartbeat LED to indicate the card is ready and capable for general activity

Target application

• Entry-level.

Key advantages

• Essential performance and scalability: Supplies PCI Express Gen 3 architecture with over 1 million IOPS; employs SAS/JBOD connectivity with support of up to 244 physical devices
• Internal connectivity: Eight internal ports allow for a RAID array within a system
• Hybrid RAID 5: Design based on LSI MegaRAID entry technology offering RAID 5, which is firmware based but relies on system resources. Configuration options are simplified for entry-level usage models
• SAS or SATA storage: Connect SAS or SATA devices within the array. Use SAS drives for speed, reliability, and scalability; use high-capacity SATA drives for budget-friendly storage