Name: 9265-8I LSI Logic 6Gb/s PCIe 8-Port SAS/SATA RAID Controller 512MB Cache
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: 9265-8I
Price: 29.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The LSI Logic 9265-8I MegaRAID controller acts as a storage management unit inside servers, connecting multiple drives through a PCIe interface and offering hardware RAID capabilities. It fits into systems that need reliable, fast access to multiple SAS or SATA drives, helping users organize and protect their data efficiently.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	9265-8I

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI SAS2208 RAID-on-Chip (ROC)
Host Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Data Rate	6 Gbps per lane (SAS/SATA, up to 6Gb/s)
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,1E,JBOD
Cache	512 MB DDR3
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
Compatibility	Supports SAS and SATA HDDs/SSDs (3Gb/s and 6Gb/s); compatible with Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, FreeBSD

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe 2.0 x8 (low-profile/full-height bracket support, plug-in card)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The LSI Logic 9265-8I MegaRAID controller manages multiple storage drives to improve data management and redundancy. Commonly found in servers and high-performance workstation setups, it simplifies complex storage configurations by providing reliable RAID solutions. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this controller is often deployed in environments that require dependable storage performance and data protection such as data centers and enterprise systems. Key Features Handles up to 8 SAS or SATA drives internally, allowing flexible storage expansion Supports a wide range of RAID levels, offering multiple options for data redundancy and speed Equipped with a 512MB cache to reduce latency and boost throughput Utilizes PCIe 3.0 interface to ensure fast data transfer between the controller and system Provides robust management tools to monitor and configure RAID arrays efficiently This controller is typically installed inside rackmount or tower servers where consistent storage performance is critical. It helps maintain uptime by enabling RAID configurations that protect data from drive failures. Its role in managing multiple drives and offering hardware-accelerated RAID makes it a practical choice for organizations seeking to balance performance and data security without complex setup.

Use Cases
The LSI Logic 9265-8I MegaRAID controller is typically deployed in enterprise server environments requiring high-throughput, reliable storage management. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing virtualization workloads, database applications, or file servers where data integrity and performance must be balanced across multiple SAS or SATA drives. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization clusters in data centers by providing fast RAID configurations to optimize VM storage performance. Enabling small to medium business (SMB) file servers to consolidate multiple drives with hardware RAID protection for improved data availability. Integrating into enterprise database servers where consistent I/O performance and RAID redundancy safeguard transactional data. Facilitating remote office storage solutions that require scalable drive connectivity and data protection on constrained budgets. Enhancing rack-mounted server arrays by managing multiple internal SAS/SATA devices through a single PCIe interface. By delivering hardware RAID capabilities with onboard cache, this controller streamlines data throughput and fault tolerance across varied workloads. It supports operational efficiency in complex IT infrastructures by simplifying storage scalability and ensuring consistent drive management performance.

9265-8I LSI Logic 6Gb/s PCIe 8-Port SAS/SATA RAID Controller 512MB Cache

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Technical Specification

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