Name: 9201-16E LSI Logic 16-Port 6Gb/s SAS PCIe x8 Host Bus Adapter
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: 9201-16E
Price: 371.47 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The LSI Logic 9201-16E is a SAS host bus adapter designed to connect multiple SAS and SATA drives to a server through a PCIe x8 interface. It fits well in environments where high data throughput and reliable storage management are necessary, offering versatile connectivity and RAID capabilities without added complexity.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	9201-16E

Technical Information
Protocol	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Data Rate	6Gbps SAS
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type	Mini-SAS (SFF-8088)
Chipset / Controller	LSI SAS2008 (Fusion-MPT)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Diagnostics (D_Port)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Full Height (Standard) PCIe Card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The LSI Logic 9201-16E is a SAS host bus adapter that connects multiple storage devices to a server or workstation. It’s built to handle high-speed data transfers and reliable communication between storage arrays and computing systems. Often found in enterprise storage environments, this adapter is commonly used in servers requiring extensive connectivity to SAS or SATA drives. IT professionals and system administrators rely on it to manage large pools of disks efficiently. Key Features Handles up to 16 SAS or SATA devices simultaneously Delivers 6Gb/s data throughput per port, ensuring fast access PCIe x8 slot compatibility for robust system integration Provides hardware RAID support for improved data safety Compatible with major operating systems, simplifying deployment This adapter is typically deployed in data centers and server rooms where multiple high-performance drives need to be managed. Its ability to support hardware RAID helps maintain data integrity and uptime in mission-critical applications. By connecting numerous storage devices, it plays a crucial role in systems where speed and reliability are key, such as virtualization hosts and large-scale storage servers.

Use Cases
The LSI Logic 9201-16E SAS HBA is commonly deployed in mid-to-large scale data centers and enterprise storage environments where high port density and fast throughput are critical. IT professionals managing virtualization clusters, storage arrays, or backup systems benefit from its robust PCIe x8 connectivity and support for multiple RAID configurations. How It's Used: Connecting dense SAS/SATA storage arrays in virtualization environments for streamlined data access and management. Expanding storage capacity in enterprise servers handling mission-critical transactional workloads. Deploying in backup and archival systems requiring reliable RAID 0, 1, or 10 configurations for data redundancy. Integrating into rack-mounted storage clusters supporting mixed SAS and SATA devices to optimize performance and cost. Facilitating storage connectivity in remote office servers with limited expansion slots but demanding solid throughput. By providing high port counts and versatile RAID support, this adapter enhances operational scalability and storage flexibility. It enables IT teams to maintain consistent data throughput and protection standards across varied deployment scales without complex configuration overhead.