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RES3FV288 Intel 36-Port SAS 12Gbps / SATA 6Gbps PCI Express x4 Low Profile MD2 RAID Expander Card

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RES3FV288

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 36 SAS 12Gbps and SATA 6Gbps ports for high-speed storage expansion
  • PCI Express x4 low profile MD2 form factor for easy integration
  • Supports wide range of RAID configurations for data protection
  • Designed to enhance server and storage array capabilities
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$518.44
Product Overview

The RES3FV288 Intel RAID expander card provides a robust solution for expanding storage connectivity in servers and arrays. It fits into low profile PCIe slots and manages up to 36 SAS and SATA drives, making it a practical component for growing storage needs within data center hardware.

General Information
Brand Intel
Part Number RES3FV288
Technical Specification
Host Interface PCI Express x4 (PCIe x4)
Data Rate SAS 12 Gbps; SATA 6 Gbps
Ports 36
Connectivity SAS (12 Gbps), SATA (6 Gbps)
External Interface 36 x SAS ports (12Gb/s / 6Gb/s)
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor Low Profile (MD2)
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL


Product Description

This RAID expander card is built to add substantial storage connectivity to servers and storage arrays. It provides 36 SAS and SATA ports with fast data transfer rates, allowing for efficient expansion of storage capacity and performance. Often found in data centers and enterprise storage setups, it helps manage multiple drives while maintaining reliability.

Key Features

  • Offers 36 ports supporting both SAS at 12Gbps and SATA at 6Gbps speeds
  • Low profile MD2 PCIe x4 design fits compact server environments
  • Compatible with various RAID levels to balance speed and redundancy
  • Enables easy scaling of storage without replacing existing controllers
  • Supports multi-path and failover setups to improve uptime

This RAID expander card is typically deployed in business servers where large arrays of hard drives or SSDs are needed. It helps IT teams expand storage flexibly while keeping system performance steady. You'll see it used in environments requiring dependable data access and scalable capacity.


Use Cases

The RES3FV288 Intel RAID expander card is widely utilized in data center environments and enterprise storage solutions that require scalable and high-throughput connectivity for numerous SAS and SATA drives. IT professionals managing large-scale storage arrays or server clusters benefit from its ability to consolidate and expand storage without complex rewiring or additional controllers.

How It's Used:

  • Expanding storage capacity in virtualization clusters to support high I/O workloads in enterprise data centers.
  • Integrating with rack-mounted servers in SMB networks requiring centralized, high-availability storage management.
  • Enhancing storage arrays in cloud service providers to improve data redundancy and performance for multi-tenant environments.
  • Supporting large-scale backup and archival systems in financial institutions where data integrity and scalability are critical.
  • Facilitating high-density storage in edge computing environments with limited physical space but demanding fast data access.

This RAID expander card helps optimize storage infrastructure by enabling efficient drive management and connectivity expansion, supporting operational scalability and maintaining performance consistency in demanding IT environments.


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RES3FV288 Intel 36-Port SAS 12Gbps / SATA 6Gbps PCI Express x4 Low Profile MD2 RAID Expander Card
RES3FV288 Intel 36-Port SAS 12Gbps / SATA 6Gbps PCI Express x4 Low Profile MD2 RAID Expander Card
$518.44