The four-port MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP, 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 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.

Features

• 3Gb/s 4-port SAS/SATA RAID Adapter


• One SAS SFF 8087 x4 internal connector


• Standard Low Profile (6.6” X 2.536”)


• PCI-Express x4 host interface


• Connect up to 4 intermixed SAS and SATA II devices within the same array


• Bootable RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10


• Hot spare


• Hot device insertion/removal support


• Auto configuration


• Auto resume during array rebuild


• RAID support before operating system loaded


• >2TB logical drive support


• Enhanced fault tolerance capabilities


• Fast initialization for array setup


• Enhanced read performance for mirroring (RAID 1)


• Comprehensive management and configuration utilities