Name: 05-25420-08 Broadcom 8-Port 12Gb/s PCIe 3.0 SAS RAID Controller 1GB Cache
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: 05-25420-08
Price: 147.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The Broadcom 8-Port 12Gb/s PCIe 3.0 1GB Cache SAS RAID Controller effectively connects multiple SAS drives to a server system, delivering fast data transfer and improved storage reliability. It fits well in enterprise server configurations requiring robust RAID support and efficient cache management to optimize disk performance.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	05-25420-08

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom/LSI SAS RAID-on-Chip (ROC)
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12 Gb/s per port (SAS 3.0)
RAID Levels	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, JBOD
Cache	1 GB DDR3
Ports	8
Connectivity	12Gb/s SAS (backward compatible with SATA III 6Gb/s)
External Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Compatibility	Compatible with systems supporting PCIe 3.0 and SAS/SATA drives; driver support for Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/CentOS/SUSE), VMware ESXi (driver versions dependent)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low-profile PCIe add-in card (PCIe 3.0 x8)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Broadcom 8-Port SAS RAID Controller manages multiple high-speed SAS drives, offering reliable RAID solutions for data storage needs. It is commonly found in enterprise servers and data centers where fast, secure access to large datasets is essential. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it delivers efficient storage management and improved performance thanks to its large onboard cache and advanced RAID capabilities. Key Features Eight 12Gb/s SAS ports enable quick connection to multiple drives. PCIe 3.0 interface provides a fast communication link with the host system. 1GB cache allows for smoother read/write operations and better data handling. Compatible with a wide range of RAID levels for data redundancy and performance. Supports large capacity drives for scalable storage solutions. Typically used in server environments, this controller helps maintain data integrity and speeds up storage tasks. Its role in enterprise setups makes it a key component for handling mission-critical workloads with multiple disk arrays.

Use Cases
The Broadcom 05-25420-08 SAS RAID Controller is designed for enterprise data centers and server environments where high-speed, reliable storage connectivity is critical. It is ideal for IT professionals managing virtualization workloads, large-scale database systems, and storage clusters demanding consistent performance and data integrity. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise data centers to support high-throughput transactional databases requiring low latency and redundancy. Integrated into virtualization platforms to provide resilient shared storage pools for multiple virtual machines. Used in rack-mounted server configurations for managing storage arrays in cloud infrastructure setups. Implemented in storage clusters for edge computing environments, ensuring data availability and fast access across distributed locations. Employed by SMB IT departments to consolidate storage resources with RAID protection for business-critical applications. This controller enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable storage performance and robust RAID capabilities. Its cache and multi-RAID support allow administrators to optimize data throughput and reliability tailored to specific workload demands.

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05-25420-08 Broadcom 8-Port 12Gb/s PCIe 3.0 SAS RAID Controller 1GB Cache

05-25420-08

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