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Lsi Internal SATA/SAS 9211-8i 6Gb/s PCI-Express 2.0 RAID Controller Card, Kit

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Lsi Internal SATA/SAS 9211-8i 6Gb/s PCI-Express 2.0 RAID Controller Card, Kit

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The LSI SAS 9211-8i host bus adapter provides the greatest available throughput to internal server storage arrays through eight internal 6Gb/s ports, driving up to 256 SAS and SATA physical devices. This HBA offers dynamic SAS functionality including dual-port drive redundancy and SATA compatibility. Utilizing two internal x4 SFF8087 Mini-SAS connectors, the low-profile SAS 9211-8i is an excellent fit for 1U and 2U servers. The SAS 9211-8i utilizes the embedded CPU in the LSI SAS2008 controller to perform integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E and 10 operations for reliable data protection with high-availability. The result is an ultra-thin, low-overhead device driver communicating over the x8 PCI Express 2.0 host interface. By reducing RAID code overhead, this HBA delivers high-speed READ/WRITE performance, making it well suited for medium to high-capacity internal storage applications. Internal Connectors: 2 x SFF-8087 mini-SAS Transfer Rate: Up to 6Gb/s RAID: RAID 0/1/1E/10 Dimensions: 8.0" x 10.25" x 2.5" Features: Flexible SATA+SAS array architecture optimizes cost 8 internal high-speed SAS ports for maximum storage connectivity 6Gb/s per port delivers 4800 MB/s full duplex SATA+SAS interconnect proven through the LSI robust serial technology Environmentally friendly due to low-power consumption Integrated RAID avoids additional host CPU overhead Package Contents: SAS 9211-8i HBA QIG LP bracket driver & manual CD 2 SAS cables Parts: 3 years limited
 

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Works for what I wanted

review by lady fitzgerald

I needed more SATA ports for my desktop computer but didn't need capability for RAID so this HBA (Host Bus Adapter) fit the bill perfectly. The directions that came with it were confusing for me but, when I plugged it in and fired up the computer, Win 7 found a driver for it and it worked perfectly from the box. Some may find the limited RAID options (0, 1, 1E, 10; who the heck uses 1E?) to be a problem but, if one doesn't want to run RAID or want to run one of the few RAID options available, then this card will be perfect for the job and costs far less than most RAID cards.

The only downside is the little heat sink gets seriously hot! So far, that hasn't been a problem. I put it in the bottom PCI-e x8 slot so it could get plenty of air. The side fan of my case directs additional air to the heat sink which seems to work well despite the heat sink fins running perpendicular to the airflow.

Edit: I discovered this is not compatible with TRIM for SSDs.

ProsCons
Provides 8 additional SATA III portsLimited RAID

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