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027NFF Dell LSI MegaRAID SAS 9205-8i 8-Port 6Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Controller

SKU:
027NFF
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 8-port SAS/SATA RAID controller with PCI Express 3.0 interface
  • Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
  • Up to 6Gb/s SAS and SATA drive speeds
  • Equipped with 512MB cache for improved data performance
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$110.48

Product Overview

The Dell LSI MegaRAID SAS 9205-8i controller connects multiple SAS and SATA drives to a server via PCI Express, providing a range of RAID options to optimize data layout and protection. It's designed for environments that require dependable storage performance and flexibility, fitting seamlessly into midrange storage setups and servers.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number 027NFF

Physical Characteristics

Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished


Product Description

The Dell LSI MegaRAID SAS 9205-8i is built to manage multiple SAS and SATA drives efficiently, offering robust RAID capabilities to enhance data redundancy and speed. It's commonly used in enterprise servers and storage arrays where reliable disk management is critical.

Often found in data centers and IT environments, this RAID controller caters to system administrators and professionals needing solid performance for storage virtualization or backup solutions.

Key Features

  • Handles up to 8 internal SAS or SATA drives with ease
  • Supports a variety of RAID configurations for flexibility
  • 512MB cache boosts data throughput and access speed
  • PCI Express 3.0 interface ensures fast communication with the host system
  • Includes advanced data protection features like RAID recovery and online capacity expansion

This controller is typically deployed in rack-mounted servers or storage systems where managing several drives efficiently is essential. It plays a key role in maintaining data integrity and availability in business-critical environments without complicating system management.


Use Cases

The Dell LSI MegaRAID SAS 9205-8i RAID controller is well-suited for IT professionals managing midrange servers and storage arrays requiring robust data protection and efficient drive management. It is ideal for environments where balancing performance with data redundancy across SAS and SATA drives is critical, such as virtualized server deployments and medium-sized data centers.

How It's Used:

  • Enhancing storage reliability in virtualization hosts by configuring RAID 10 arrays for balanced performance and fault tolerance.
  • Deploying in SMB data centers to manage mixed SAS and SATA drive configurations for scalable storage expansion.
  • Supporting database servers with RAID 5 or RAID 6 to optimize read/write performance while ensuring data integrity.
  • Facilitating edge computing nodes where compact, high-throughput RAID solutions are needed to process localized data efficiently.
  • Integrating into rack-mounted servers to consolidate multiple storage devices under a single controller, simplifying storage management.

This RAID controller supports operational efficiency by enabling flexible RAID configurations that adapt to varying workload demands. It contributes to scalable storage infrastructures capable of handling growth without sacrificing performance or data protection.


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027NFF Dell LSI MegaRAID SAS 9205-8i 8-Port 6Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Controller
027NFF Dell LSI MegaRAID SAS 9205-8i 8-Port 6Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Controller
$110.48