Intel RAID Controller RS3FC044
Entry-level, low-cost four internal and four external ports with 12-G SAS-3 mirroring, striping, and JBOD
Key features
- One internal mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 SAS/SATA connector for connectivity inside the server
- One external mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 SAS/SATA connector for connectivity to external storage
- Eight PCI Express* Generation 3 interfaces for fast communication with the server board
- LSI SAS 3008* IOC 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
Key advantages
- Essential performance and scalability: Supplies PCI Express Gen 3 architecture with over 1 million input/output operations per second (IOPS); employs SAS/just a bunch of disks (JBOD) connectivity with support of up to 244 physical devices
- Internal and external connectivity: Four internal ports allow for a RAID array within a system. Four external ports allow for connecting to a JBOD or SAS switch
- Cost effective data protection: Provides low-cost RAID 0, 1, and 1E for entry-level server and workstation environments where high-performance and reliable data protection are required
- 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