Name: AOC-S3108L-H8IR Supermicro 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS RAID Adapter Card Low Profile
Brand: Supermicro
SKU: AOC-S3108L-H8IR
Price: 81.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AOC-S3108L-H8IR is a RAID adapter card designed to connect multiple SAS and SATA drives within Supermicro server environments. It provides eight high-speed ports at 12Gb/s each, enabling robust storage arrays in a low-profile form factor suitable for dense server racks and compact cases.

General Information
Brand	Supermicro
Part Number	AOC-S3108L-H8IR

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI SAS3108
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
External Interface	SFF-8643

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The AOC-S3108L-H8IR is an internal RAID adapter card built for Supermicro servers and storage solutions. It provides eight SAS ports, enabling high-speed connections to multiple drives with a throughput of 12Gb/s per port. This card is often found in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable and scalable storage performance is essential. Typically used by IT professionals and system administrators, it helps manage RAID arrays to protect data and optimize drive performance. Its low-profile design allows installation in smaller server chassis without sacrificing storage capabilities. Key Features Handles multiple RAID configurations to suit different data protection needs Offers fast data transfer rates to keep up with demanding workloads Designed for seamless integration with Supermicro server platforms Low-profile form factor fits into compact environments Supports both SAS and SATA drives for flexible storage options This adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and backup systems where consistent data availability is crucial. By consolidating multiple drives under a single RAID controller, it streamlines management while delivering dependable performance.

Use Cases
The AOC-S3108L-H8IR adapter is typically deployed in enterprise IT infrastructures requiring high-density internal storage expansion. It suits environments where server space is limited but high throughput and robust RAID configurations are necessary, such as virtualization clusters and data-intensive applications. How It's Used: Enhancing storage capacity and redundancy in Supermicro rack servers used for virtualization workloads in data centers. Implementing scalable storage arrays in SMB networks requiring cost-effective, high-performance RAID solutions. Supporting fault-tolerant storage systems in remote office environments with compact server chassis. Facilitating high-speed data access in enterprise file servers hosting large datasets for analytics and backups. Deploying dense storage clusters for edge computing nodes where space constraints and reliability are critical. This RAID adapter contributes to operational efficiency by enabling flexible RAID configurations and high-speed connectivity within compact server builds. Its compatibility with Supermicro systems allows streamlined integration, supporting scalable storage infrastructures that meet evolving workload demands without compromising server density or performance.

AOC-S3108L-H8IR Supermicro 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS RAID Adapter Card Low Profile

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