Name: 9240-8I LSI MegaRAID 8-Port 6Gb/s PCIe SAS RAID Controller
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: 9240-8I
Price: 121.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The LSI MegaRAID 9240-8I RAID controller manages multiple SAS and SATA drives through an 8-port 6Gb/s connection, fitting into PCIe slots for enterprise-level storage solutions. It supports a broad range of RAID modes and is designed to help maintain data integrity and enhance system storage flexibility.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	9240-8I
Alternate Part Number	9240-8I-03-CT

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI SAS2008
Host Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Data Rate	6Gb/s per SAS port (SAS II)
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Cache	512MB (onboard cache)
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS, SATA
Compatibility	SAS and SATA drives; Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, FreeBSD, Solaris; requires PCIe x8 slot

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe low-profile, single-slot (half-height) card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The LSI MegaRAID 9240-8I is a reliable RAID controller designed to manage multiple storage drives efficiently. It is often found in servers and storage systems to improve data redundancy and performance. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this controller offers flexible RAID options to suit different storage needs, whether prioritizing speed, redundancy, or capacity. Key Features Handles up to 240 SATA or SAS drives with expanders Integrates advanced RAID management tools for easy setup and monitoring Provides hardware-based RAID to offload processing from the host CPU Supports online capacity expansion and RAID level migration Compatible with multiple operating systems including Windows and Linux This RAID controller is typically deployed in enterprise server environments, data centers, and storage arrays where data integrity and uptime are critical. Its balanced performance and comprehensive RAID support make it a practical choice for managing complex storage configurations.

Use Cases
The LSI MegaRAID 9240-8I RAID controller is typically deployed in environments that require robust and scalable storage solutions, such as enterprise data centers and virtualization clusters. IT professionals managing mixed SAS and SATA storage arrays benefit from its comprehensive RAID support and high-speed PCIe connectivity. How It's Used: In enterprise IT infrastructures to optimize performance and redundancy for mission-critical database servers. Within virtualization environments to enable high-throughput storage pools that support multiple virtual machines. For small to medium business storage arrays requiring cost-effective yet reliable RAID protection across SAS and SATA drives. In remote office or branch office setups to consolidate storage resources while maintaining data availability and integrity. As part of storage clusters supporting high-demand analytics workloads that need rapid data access and redundancy. This RAID controller enhances operational efficiency by consolidating multiple drive types under flexible RAID configurations, aiding scalability as storage demands grow. Its integration into PCIe infrastructures supports consistent high-speed data throughput essential for demanding workloads.

9240-8I LSI MegaRAID 8-Port 6Gb/s PCIe SAS RAID Controller

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General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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