Name: RS25SB008 Intel 1GB Cache 8-Port SAS SATA 6Gbps PCIe 3.0 x8 RAID Controller
Brand: Intel
SKU: RS25SB008
Price: 80.35 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The RS25SB008 Intel controller card serves as an essential component in server storage setups, managing multiple drives through a variety of RAID configurations. It fits into PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots and connects to up to eight SAS or SATA drives at 6Gbps speeds, providing both speed and data protection in dense or compact server environments.

General Information
Brand	Intel
Part Number	RS25SB008

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x8
Data Rate	6Gbps (SAS/SATA)
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Cache	1GB
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS,SATA

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile MD2
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This RAID controller card manages multiple drives to improve performance and data protection in server environments. It’s built for use in data centers or enterprise storage systems where reliable and fast drive access is critical. IT professionals and system administrators commonly rely on this card to handle large volumes of data efficiently. Key Features Offers hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for versatile data management Handles up to 8 SAS or SATA drives with 6Gbps transfer rates Equipped with 1GB cache memory to help speed up data caching and writes Compatible with PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots ensuring high bandwidth Low profile MD2 design fits in space-constrained server chassis This controller card is often deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where maximizing disk performance and uptime matters. It allows organizations to configure complex RAID setups that balance capacity, speed, and redundancy, making it well suited for database servers, virtualization hosts, and backup solutions.

Use Cases
The RS25SB008 Intel RAID controller is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures requiring reliable storage management and high throughput. Its compact MD2 form factor suits dense server racks, while the support for multiple RAID levels benefits workloads demanding data protection and fast access, such as virtualization and database applications. How It's Used: Managing storage arrays in virtualization hosts within enterprise data centers to ensure fast and resilient disk performance. Supporting medium-sized business (SMB) server environments that require scalable and efficient RAID solutions for mixed SAS and SATA drives. Enabling database servers in financial institutions to maintain data integrity and high-speed transaction processing. Deploying in edge computing nodes where compact storage controllers deliver robust RAID capabilities under space constraints. Facilitating high-density storage clusters in cloud service providers to optimize throughput and redundancy across multiple drives. By integrating the RS25SB008 into these environments, organizations gain improved operational efficiency through accelerated data handling and flexible RAID configurations. Its design ensures scalable growth and consistent performance for critical storage workloads in complex IT infrastructures.

RS25SB008 Intel 1GB Cache 8-Port SAS SATA 6Gbps PCIe 3.0 x8 RAID Controller

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